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Consequences of Anti-interleukin 6 Immunotherapy Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis on Periodontium

Phase 4
Terminated
Conditions
Periodontitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Interventions
Other: oral exam and
Registration Number
NCT01806974
Lead Sponsor
Nantes University Hospital
Brief Summary

Rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis are two inflammatory diseases that share many pathophysiological similarities as some inflammatory mediators like TNF-alpha, IL-1, Il-6, Il-17, Il-12 et Il-17, RANK-L, or OPG The most severe or progressive forms of rheumatoid arthritis require in 10-30% of cases, the use of biotherapies such as anti-TNF-alpha, anti CD-20 and anti-lL-6. All these treatments results in, among other things, an increased risk of infection, both viral and bacterial.

These new biotherapies could have an impact on periodontal status

* either by favouring sub gingival colonization of root surfaces by periodontal pathogenic bacteria and initiate periodontitis or exacerbate pre-existing periodontitis,

* or a positive modulation of the host response by inhibiting bone resorption of the alveolar process.

To date, very few studies have been conducted on this subject which is really a translational research, involving several medical specialties.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
16
Inclusion Criteria
  • patient over 18 years presenting a rheumatoid arthritis and for which an anti IL6 biotherapy treatment is prescribed.
  • At least 18 permanent teeth in the mouth at least 3 teeth with a healthy periodontal status
  • Having expressed their written free and informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Hypersensitivity to any of the following components : tocilizumab, saccharose, polysorbate 80, phosphate disodique dodécahydrate, phosphate monosodique dehydrate
  • Severe or active infections
  • Systemic Pathology affecting the immune system including Sjögren's syndrome
  • Surgery in the previous month
  • HIV positive
  • Alcoholic
  • Toxicoman
  • Antibiotic treatment in the last 2 months
  • Legally protected patients

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
patient with parodontitisoral exam andPatient with rheumatoid arthritis and pparodontitis.
Patient without parodontitisoral exam andPatient with rheumatoid arthritis but periodontally healthy
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Clinical attachment level6 month

Gain or loss obtained by periodontal probing.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quantification of periodontopathogenic germs6 month

Quantification of periodontopathogenic germs by RT - PCR - Q wich the bacterial samples will be made at the outset of the study and 6 month after the beginning of anti IL6 treatment.

Quantification of inflammation markers in the gingival fluid6 month

Quantification of inflammation markers in the gingival fluid : IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12, IL-15, IL-17, TGF- beta, TNF-alpha, IL-4 et IFn-gamma.

Detection of periodontopathogenic germs6 month

Detection of periodontopathogenic germs by RT - PCR - Q wich the bacterial samples will be made at the outset of the study and 6 month after the beginning of anti IL6 treatment.

Assessment of inflammation6 month

Assessment of inflammation through Bleeding On Probing

Assessment of oral hygiene level6 month

Assessment of oral hygiene level with plaque Index

Detection of inflammation markers in the gingival fluid6 month

Detection and quantification of inflammation markers in the gingival fluid : IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12, IL-15, IL-17, TGF- beta, TNF-alpha, IL-4 et IFn-gamma.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Brest University Hospital

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Brest, France

Nantes University Hospital

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Nantes, France

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