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Assessment of Diabetes after Periodontal Treatment

Recruiting
Conditions
Diabetes and Periodontal Disease
Metabolic and Endocrine - Diabetes
Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon
Registration Number
ACTRN12605000260628
Lead Sponsor
The University of Queensland, Oral Care Research Programme
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

HbA1c>6%, Able to give informed consent, Minimum of 12 teeth, Chronic periodontitis.

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy, Gross dental caries, Requirement of antibiotic cover for dental treatment, Anticoagulant therapy, other serious illness.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
HbA1c[Measured at 6 and 12 months after treatment];C-peptide[Measured at 6 and 12 months after treatment]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Response to periodontal treatment + any added benefit from triclosan toothpaste[Assessed at 2 wks, 6 & 12 months. ];Inflammatory markers, plaque bacteria & antibodies also assessed.[]
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