Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN83229304 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN83229304 |
| Protocol serial number | 5280 |
| Sponsor | UCL Eastman Dental Institute and Hospital, University College London (UK) |
| Funders | Diabetes UK (UK) (ref: 08/0003594 and 08/0003741), NIHR Biomedical Research Centre UCL/ULCH |
- Submission date
- 18/06/2010
- Registration date
- 18/06/2010
- Last edited
- 18/02/2019
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Type 2 diabetes and gum disease (periodontitis) are common diseases and often found in the same patients. There is strong evidence to suggest that diabetes predisposes patients to gum disease and vice versa. The mechanism linking both diseases could be increased body inflammation affecting both sugar control and gum health. Ongoing gum disease could make it harder for people with diabetes to control their sugar levels. The aim of this study is therefore to assess whether treating gum disease improves sugar levels (metabolic control) in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Who can participate?
Patients aged 18 and over with type 2 diabetes and moderate to severe gum disease
What does the study involve?
Participants undergo an oral examination, blood sample and some blood vessels scans at their first visit and at 2, 6 and 12 months after the start of their gum/dental treatment. After the first study visit, participants are randomly allocated into two groups: one group receive an intensive course of gum/dental therapy and the other group receive scaling and polishing. All participants are monitored every 3 months up to 1 year from the start of the gum treatment.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Participants benefit from an update on their oral and gum health. They receive treatment from a professional dedicated team of specialists/dentists/hygienists to look after their gum condition within and beyond the duration of the study. The study does not involve any drug treatment but involves frequent blood samples and blood vessel scanning (ultrasound scans) (every 2-3 months).
Where is the study run from?
UCL Eastman Dental Institute (UK)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
July 2007 to January 2015
Who is funding the study?
1. Diabetes UK
2. NIHR Biomedical Research Centre UCL/ULCH (UK)
Who is the main contact?
1. Prof. Francesco D’Aiuto
f.daiuto@ucl.ac.uk
2. Dr Jean Suvan
j.suvan@ucl.ac.uk
Contact information
Scientific
Study Principal Investigator
UCL Eastman Dental Institute
256 Gray's Inn Road
London
WC1X 8LD
United Kingdom
 ORCID ID |
0000-0001-8654-935X |
|---|---|
| f.daiuto@ucl.ac.uk |
Scientific
UCL Eastman Dental Institute
Periodontology Unit
256 Grays Inn Road
London
WC1X 8LD
United Kingdom
| f.daiuto@ucl.ac.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Parallel-arm single (examiner) blinded randomized controlled single-centre trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Treatment of periodontitis and metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a single-centre randomised interventional trial |
| Study acronym | DRN211 |
| Study objectives | Current hypothesis as of 26/09/2017: Untreated periodontitis impacts on patients’ oral health and overall quality of life. Periodontitis could worsen metabolic control, vascular function in patients with type 2 diabetes via an increased systemic inflammatory burden. The trialists therefore hypothesized that effective treatment of periodontitis, which results in reduction of local and systemic inflammation, would improve glycaemic control, as well as vascular and renal function and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes. Previous hypothesis: This study aims at assessing the potential benefit of successful periodontitis treatment on glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes. The secondary aims include changes in vascular function, wound healing and inflammation and quality of life. |
| Ethics approval(s) | The Joint UCL/UCLH Committees on the Ethics of Human Research, 27/11/2007, ref: 07/H0714/97 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Topic: Diabetes Research Network, Oral and Gastrointestinal; Subtopic: Type 2, Oral and Gastrointestinal (all Subtopics); Disease: Cardiovascular disease, Diabetic Control, Other, Oral & Dental |
| Intervention | Participants will be randomly assigned to either usual periodontal care (supragingival scaling and polishing) or to an intensive periodontal treatment (test group). Blood samples will be collected at almost every visit to assess glucose control between study groups. Samples will also be collected to assess the changes in wound healing and blood vessel health before and after gum therapy in both groups. A subgroup of 30 participants will also undergo more detailed analysis of gingival wound healing processes after periodontal therapy. Study follow-up is at 12 months. Study entry: single randomisation only Contact details for Patient Information Material: Eastman Clinical Investigation Centre 256 Gray's Inn Road London, WC1X 8LD United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7915 2334 Fax: +44 (0)20 7915 1213 |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Change in HbA1c between test and control group after 12 months of completion of therapy |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Current secondary outcome measures as of 26/09/2017: |
| Completion date | 01/01/2015 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 280 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Subject aged over 18 years, either sex 2. Subject diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 3. Subject consenting to the study 4. Subject with signs of active moderate to severe periodontitis (at least 20 periodontal pockets, probing pocket depth [PPD] greater than 4 mm and bleeding on probing) 5. Minimum of 15 teeth present |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Pregnancy/lactation 2. Subjects on chronic treatment with phenytoin or cyclosporin 3. Subjects with known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis (B, C) or uncontrolled systemic diseases (cardiovascular diseases including hypertension, liver, pulmonary diseases, end stage renal failure) and/or neoplasm 4. Subjects who require antibiotic coverage for periodontal procedures |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/10/2007 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/10/2012 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
WC1X 8LD
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Other |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated and/or analysed during the current study during this study will be included in the subsequent results publication |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/12/2018 | Yes | No | |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
18/02/2019: IPD sharing statement added.
27/11/2018: Publication reference added.
26/09/2017: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. Plain English summary added.
2. The study design was changed from 'Single-centre randomised interventional prevention and treatment trial' to 'Parallel-arm single (examiner) blinded randomized controlled single-centre trial'.
3. NIHR Biomedical Research Centre UCL/ULCH was added as a funder.
4. Publication and dissemination plan and IPD sharing statement added.
5. The overall trial start date was changed from 01/11/2008 to 01/07/2007.
6. The overall trial end date was changed from 31/12/2011 to 01/01/2015.
7. The recruitment start date was changed from 01/11/2008 to 01/10/2007.
8. The recruitment end date was changed from 31/12/2011 to 31/10/2012.
