Status:

UNKNOWN

The Adjunctive Use of Melatonin Therapy in the Treatment of Obese Periodontitis Patients (Clinical and Immunological Study).

Lead Sponsor:

University of Baghdad

Conditions:

Periodontal Diseases

Eligibility:

All Genders

27-54 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

To evaluate the effect of adjunctive systemic administration of melatonin to mechanical non- surgical periodontal therapy in obese patients with periodontitis.

Detailed Description

Periodontitis defined as destruction of periodontal tissue caused by specific microorganisms resulting of pocket formation, recession and mobility.Obesity known to increase the host tolerance by influ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • The study involve three groups: the first one is control (healthy normal weight group).
  • The second one is experimental group which must have the following criteria:
  • 1-latest sleep, obese patients diagnosed to have periodontitis with probing pocket depth ≥ 5mm, 2-patients able to follow the required instruction.
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Exclusion

  • 1-individuals having night work shifts. 2-patients wearing removable partial dentures and undergoing orthodontic treatment.
  • 3-patient taking anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, immunosuppressant or oral contraceptives since last 3 months.
  • 4-paients with diabetic mellitus, liver diseases, autoimmune diseases and osteoporosis.
  • 5-pregnant or lactating women. 6-cancer patient. 7-smoker patient.
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Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 1 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04788979

Start Date

April 1 2021

End Date

February 1 2022

Last Update

March 9 2021

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university of Baghdad

Baghdad, Iraq