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New treatment option for Periodontal Disease
Official title Adjunctive Diode Laser Therapy in Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07446127
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of adjunctive application of diode laser to mechanical, non-surgical root surface debridement in patients attending periodontal office. The main question it aims to answer is: To compare the clinical effectiveness of adjunctive application of a 940-nm diode laser with root surface debridement to the effectiveness of root surface debridement alone.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Systemically healthy patients
- Each patient should have more than 20 teeth remaining, and at least 5 teeth per quadrant
- Each patient presented ≥ 30% of sites involved
- At least 2 teeth with a probing depth of ≥ 5 mm in each quadrant, with evident radiographic bone loss.
You likely can't join if
- History of systemic diseases affecting the periodontium
- Smokers and alcoholic patients
- Use of medication within the last 6 months, which might affect the periodontal status
- Pregnant and lactating women
- Patients who had any periodontal treatment ≤ 12 months before the examination.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Afula, North, Israel
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Afula, North, Israel. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.