The contribution of inflamed gums to rheumatoid arthritis
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN17950307 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN17950307 |
- Submission date
- 09/11/2019
- Registration date
- 14/11/2019
- Last edited
- 16/07/2024
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Chronic Periodontitis (CP) is a destructive inflammatory disease affecting the supporting tissues of the teeth. Mounting evidence suggests a strong link between periodontitis and systemic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Indeed, both diseases result in high concentrations of inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP) in the circulation. Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. The condition usually affects the hands, feet and wrists.
This study aims at establishing the prevalence and impact of CP among patients with RA in different activity disease scores and studying the contribution of CP and its treatment towards RA progression and assessment
Who can participate?
Patients aged 18 – 70 years with chronic periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis
What does the study involve?
Patients will be randomized, within each group, for subgroup 1: immediate treatment and subgroup 2: delayed treatment (to be started after 8 weeks).
Patients in subgroups 1 will start non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) immediately and be submitted to rheumatologic re-assessment, periodontal revaluation and biological sample collection at 8 and 24 weeks.
Patients in subgroups 2 will start NSPT 8 weeks after first periodontal evaluation and be submitted to similar revaluations (at 8 and 24 weeks after treatment)
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Risks: Physical discomfort or pain, brought about by the methods and procedures used for blood collection. The non-surgical periodontal treatment is accepted as gold standard in periodontitis treatment, and the risks are the ones associated with a deep cleaning (discomfort or teeth hypersensitivity)
Where is the study run from?
Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Portugal
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
September 2018 to August 2020
Who is funding the study?
Coimbra Rheumatology Association (ARCo), Portugal
Who is the main contact?
Dr Daniela Silva
danielaf.santossilva@gmail.com
Contact information
Public
Av. Bissaya Barreto
Bloco de Celas
Coimbra
3000-075
Portugal
 ORCID ID |
0000-0002-5601-7974 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +351 918084531 |
| uc43889@uc.pt |
Study information
| Study design | Phase 1. Cross-sectional study Phase 2. Open prospective randomized controlled intervention study |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study setting(s) | Hospital |
| Study type | Treatment |
| Participant information sheet | No participant information sheet available |
| Scientific title | The contribution of periodontitis to the inflammatory burden in rheumatoid arthritis |
| Study objectives | 1. The coexistence of Chronic Periodontitis (CP) may lead to overscoring of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) disease activity and consequently undue overtreatment 2. The coexistence of active CP may aggravate joint inflammation in patients with RA 3. Increased activity of RA due to CP is mediated by increased levels of ACPA 4. Effective treatment of CP in patients with RA will result in: 4.1. Improved RA disease score; 4.2. Improved actual joint inflammation; 4.3. Improved overall inflammatory burden and potentially, its systemic impact |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approved 07/09/2018, Ethical Committee of Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra (Praceta Prof. Mota Pinto, 3000-075 Coimbra, Portugal; +351 239400408; secetica@chuc.min-saude.pt), ref: CHUC-130-17; 0194/CES |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Periodontitis Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Intervention | PHASE 1. A cross-sectional study of the prevalence of CP and its correlates in patients with RA Tasks: 1. Assessment of prevalence of CP and its severity degrees in a population of RA patients 2. Establishment of a relationship between CP and its severity degrees with RA autoantibody profile 3. Validation of a self-reported periodontal screening questionnaire 4. Recruitment of patients for Phase 2 Methods: Successive RA patients attending Rheumatology Department will be invited to participate. Clinical and routine lab results will be collected from the clinical files. Participants will be categorized according to Disease Activity (DAS28 CRP 3v), as follows: Group A (Remission) – DAS 28-PCR 3v: < 2.4 Group B (Low Disease Activity)– DAS 28-PCR 3v: ≥ 2.4 ≤ 2.9 Group C (Moderate and High Disease Activity) – DAS 28-PCR 3v: > 2.9 ≤ 4.6 and DAS 28-PCR 3v: > 4.6 Participants will be asked to respond to a self-reported periodontal questionnaire. Consenting patients will be invited for: - Blood sample collection for deferred analysis (Biobank) - Periodontal screening that will be performed by the screening PSR® method - Full periodontal evaluation in patients with high probability of CP Those RA patients with moderate and severe CP will proceed to Phase 2. PHASE 2. Open prospective randomized controlled intervention study in patients with CP and RA Tasks: 1. Rheumatologic, periodontal and biologic characterization of participants at baseline 2. Non-surgical periodontal treatment 3. Evaluation of the treatment effects upon clinical and biological parameters Methods: Consenting participants recruited in phase 1 will be submitted to periodontal biosamples collection and blood sampling for deferred analysis and biobanking. Patients will then be randomized, within each group, for subgroup 1: immediate treatment and subgroup 2: delayed treatment (to be started after 8 weeks). The randomisation process is the sealed envelope system. Once a patient has consented to enter the trial an envelope is opened and the patient is then offered the allocated treatment regimen (immediate/deferred). Patients in subgroups 1 will start non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) immediately and be submitted to rheumatologic re-assessment, periodontal revaluation and biological sample collection at 8 and 24 weeks. Patients in subgroups 2 will start NSPT 8 weeks after first periodontal evaluation and be submitted to similar revaluations (at 16 and 32 weeks). |
| Intervention type | Procedure/Surgery |
| Primary outcome measure | CRP levels measured using blood sample analysis at baseline, 8weeks, 24 weeks |
| Secondary outcome measures | 1. Periodontal and joint clinical parameters measured using medical evaluation at baseline, 8weeks, 24 weeks 2. Subgingival bacterial plaque: quantification of several known pathogens RT-PCR (P. gingivalis, T. forsythensis, T. denticola, P. intermedia, A.a. and F. Nucleatum) measured using laboratorial analysis (RT-PCR) of collected subgingival bacterial plaque at baseline, 8weeks, 24 weeks 3. Antibodies anti-citrullinated proteins measured using blood sample analysis at baseline, 8weeks, 24 weeks 4. Serum Cytokines (pro and anti-inflammatory) measured using blood sample analysis at baseline, 8weeks, 24 weeks |
| Overall study start date | 01/09/2017 |
| Completion date | 01/07/2020 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Upper age limit | 70 Years |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 20 |
| Total final enrolment | 22 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. 18-70 years old 2. RA diagnosis according to ACR/EULAR 2010 criteria 3. Capable of understanding the study protocol and willing to provide informed consent for clinical evaluation. 4. DAS28 PCR ≤ 3,1 (with no change in medication, dose, or formulation in RA treatment during the 3 months preceding Phase 1 periodontal evaluation and 32 weeks after) 5. Presence of at least six natural teeth 6. Moderate to Severe CP diagnosis (Clinical Attachment Level > 3mm) 7. Available for all study visits over 32 weeks |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Pregnant or breastfeeding 2. Smoking habits (past or current) 4. Chronic respiratory disease that could lead to a present state of respiratory insufficiency 5. Presence of other conditions associated with increased CRP, namely: 5.1. Other inflammatory rheumatic diseases other than RA. 5.2. Other active inflammatory diseases (IBD, chronic infections, etc.) 5.3. Current/actual neoplastic diagnosis/treatment 6. History of infection/ antibiotic therapy within the preceding 4 weeks 7. History of periodontal therapy 6 months prior to the examination; 8. Planned hospitalization for pre-existing condition apart from RA within 32 weeks after Phase 1 periodontal evaluation 9. Hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine digluconate. 10. Contraindications to dental local anesthetic. 11. Current and past (last 6 months) participation in another intervention study |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/09/2018 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/12/2019 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Portugal
Study participating centre
Coimbra
3004-561
Portugal
Sponsor information
Research organisation
Serviço de Reumatologia
Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra
Av. Bissaya Barreto
Coimbra
3000-076
Portugal
| Phone | +351 239400547 |
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| reuma@huc.min-saude.pt |
Funders
Funder type
Research organisation
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | 01/06/2021 |
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| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Other |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Planned publication in a high-impact peer-reviewed journal. |
| IPD sharing plan | All data generated or analysed 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 | 13/07/2024 | 16/07/2024 | Yes | No |
Editorial Notes
16/07/2024: Publication reference and total final enrolment added.
15/11/2019: Internal review.
14/11/2019: Trial’s existence confirmed by Ethical Committee of Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra
