The effect of treatment for gum disease (periodontitis) plus ozone gas therapy on patients with type 2 diabetes

ISRCTN ISRCTN17281691
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN17281691
Submission date
18/07/2022
Registration date
23/07/2022
Last edited
15/05/2023
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Oral Health
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English Summary

Background and study aims
The theory of there being a relationship between inflammatory gum disease (periodontitis) and diabetes explains the variations in glycaemic control in patients with diabetes after periodontal treatment. Likewise, the presence of oxidative stress, a common trigger in the onset of both diseases, had led to the understanding of periodontitis as a risk factor in the progression of diabetes. Ozone therapy, in addition to periodontal treatment, has been demonstrated to be effective in reducing systemic oxidative stress.

Who can participate?
Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and generalized periodontitis

What does the study involve?
Subjects will receive either periodontal treatment followed by up to 6 sessions of gaseous ozone therapy or periodontal therapy alone

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The benefit of treatment is an improvement of oxidative status. There are no risks associated with participation in the study.

Where is the study run from?
Albanian University (Albania)

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
May 2018 to May 2019

Who is funding the study?
Investigator initiated and funded

Who is the main contact?
Dr Biagio Rapone (Albania)
biagiorapone79@gmail.com

Contact information

Dr Biagio Rapone
Principal Investigator

Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine
Piazza Giulio Cesare 11
University of Bari Aldo Moro
Bari
70124
Italy

Phone +39 3477619817
Email biagiorapone79@gmail.com

Study information

Study designDouble-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Other
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details to request a participant information sheet
Scientific titleThe effect of gaseous ozone therapy in addition to periodontal treatment on oxidative stress in individuals with type 2 diabetes: A double-blinded, randomized clinical trial
Study hypothesisPeriodontal treatment plus gaseous ozone therapy reduces oxidative stress in type 2 diabetes patients more than periodontal treatment alone
Ethics approval(s)Approved 16/07/2018, Albanian University Committee (Rruga e Durresit, Tirane I 001 Albania; +355 686086880; e.qorri@albanianuniversity.edu.al), ref: 224
ConditionReduction of oxidative stress in patients with type 2 diabetes via periodontal treatment and ozone therapy
InterventionSubjects receive either periodontal treatment followed by up to 6 sessions of gaseous ozone therapy or periodontal therapy alone
Intervention typeDevice
Pharmaceutical study type(s)
PhaseNot Applicable
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)Gaseous ozone
Primary outcome measureOxidative stress quantified as the total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), nitric oxide (NO) levels, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, glutathione (L-γ-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine, GSH) levels measured using a commercially available kit to derive in saliva and a spectrophotometric procedure in blood at baseline, 3, and 6 months
Secondary outcome measures1. Periodontal depth (PD) measured using a periodontal probe at baseline, 3, and 6 months
2. Clinical attachment level (CAL) measured using a periodontal treatment at baseline, 3, and 6 months
3. Bleeding on Probing (BOP) measured using a periodontal probe at baseline, 3 and 6 months
Overall study start date10/05/2018
Overall study end date17/05/2019

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexBoth
Target number of participants100 patients per group
Total final enrolment200
Participant inclusion criteria1. Meet the type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) diagnostic criteria recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in 2020:
1.1. FPG ≥126 mg/dl (7.0 mmol/l), or 2-h PG ≥200 mg/dl (11.1 mmol/l) during OGTT, or HbA1C ≥ 6.5 % (48 mmol/mol), or a random plasma glucose ≥200 mg/dl (11.1 mmol/l)
2. Diagnosis of generalized periodontitis
Participant exclusion criteria1. Declined cognitive function and unable to make informed consent
2. Underwent periodontal treatment within the last 12 months
3. Systemic antibiotic therapy within the last 6 months
4. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
5. Uncontrolled hypertension
6. History of heart disease or stroke which might interfere with the systemic antioxidative status
7. Active smokers (>10 cigarettes/daily)
Recruitment start date20/07/2018
Recruitment end date13/09/2018

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Albania

Study participating centre

Faculty of Medicai Sciences, Albanian University
Rruga e Durresit
Tirane
001
Albania

Sponsor information

Albanian University
University/education

Rruga e Durresit
Tirana
001
Albania

Phone +355 686086880
Email informacioni@albanianuniversity.edu.al
Website https://albanianuniversity.edu.al
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Funders

Funder type

Other

Investigator initiated and funded

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date18/08/2022
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot expected to be made available
Publication and dissemination planPlanned publication in a high-impact peer-reviewed journal
IPD sharing planThe datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are not expected to be made available

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 16/01/2022 13/01/2023 Yes No
Results article results 11/05/2023 15/05/2023 Yes No

Editorial Notes

15/05/2023: Publication reference added.
13/01/2023: Publication reference added and total final enrollment amended from 200 to 232.
22/07/2022: Trial's existence confirmed by Albanian University Committee