Platelet-rich plasma injections and periodontal health

ISRCTN ISRCTN18306557
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN18306557
Secondary identifying numbers 2608
Submission date
29/08/2024
Registration date
30/08/2024
Last edited
30/08/2024
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Oral Health
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, a method of accelerating orthodontic tooth movement, on the health of periodontal (gum) tissues.

Who can participate?
Patients aged 18 to 25 years with anterior teeth crowding.

What does the study involve?
Participants are randomly assigned to either the PRP group or the control group. The PRP group received PRP injections at 0, 7, and 14 days, while the control group received standard orthodontic treatment without additional interventions. Periodontal health was evaluated at the start of the study and after 4, 8 and 12 weeks.

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
This study will evaluate the effects of PRP injection to accelerate orthodontic tooth movement on periodontal health. There is a risk of not achieving optimal results in some cases but the study team can manage these cases with alternative methods.

Where is the study run from?
Tishreen University (Syria)

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
November 2021 to August 2023

Who is funding the study?
Tishreen University (Syria)

Who is the main contact?
Dr May Alel, akeelmai035@gmail.com

Contact information

Dr May Akel
Public, Scientific, Principal Investigator

Lattakia
Lattakia
00000
Syria

ORCiD logoORCID ID 0009-0002-8191-8472
Phone +963 (0)992964458
Email akeelmai035@gmail.com

Study information

Study designComparative interventional randomized controlled study
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)University/medical school/dental school
Study typeQuality of life, Treatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details to request a participant information sheet
Scientific titlePlatelet-rich plasma injections and periodontal health: effects during accelerated orthodontic tooth movement
Study objectivesDoes platelet-rich plasma injections during accelerated orthodontic tooth movement affect periodontal health
Ethics approval(s)

Approved 07/12/2021, Tishreen University ethics committee (Lattakia, Lattakia, 0000, Syria; +963 (0)41420291; info@tishreen.edu.sy), ref: 2068

Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedAnterior teeth crowding
InterventionParticipants are randomly assigned to either the PRP group or the control group. Randomization was achieved using sealed envelopes containing the allocation sequence, ensuring that treatment assignments remained concealed from both researchers and participants until the designated phase of the study. The randomization sequence was generated by an independent academic specialist.

The PRP group received PRP injections at 0, 7, and 14 days, prepared using the double-spin method, while the control group received standard orthodontic treatment without additional interventions. Periodontal health parameters were evaluated at baseline and at 4, 8 and 12 weeks. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels were assessed at baseline, 1 hour, 1 day, 7 days, and 14 days.
Intervention typeProcedure/Surgery
Primary outcome measureSalivary aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity measured using a spectrophotometer at baseline (before treatment), 1 hour after the start of treatment, 1 week after, and 2 weeks after treatment
Secondary outcome measuresPeriodontal health parameters, including Periodontal Pocket Depth (PPD), Clinical Attachment Level (CAL), Bleeding on Probing (BOP), and Gingival Recession (GR), were recorded using a UNC-15 periodontal probe at baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks.
Overall study start date13/11/2021
Completion date23/08/2023

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Healthy volunteer
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
Upper age limit25 Years
SexBoth
Target number of participants40
Total final enrolment40
Key inclusion criteria1. Individuals aged 18 to 25 years with anterior teeth crowding ranging from 3 to 6 mm
2. Maintaining excellent oral hygiene and periodontal health
3. Without prior orthodontic treatment history
Key exclusion criteria1. Systemic medical conditions
2. Dental anomalies in tooth size or shape
3. Current use of anti-inflammatory medications
Date of first enrolment01/01/2022
Date of final enrolment01/01/2023

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Syria

Study participating centre

Tishreen University
Lattakia
Lattakia
0000
Syria

Sponsor information

Tishreen University
University/education

Lattakia
Latakia
0000
Syria

Phone +963 (0)41420291
Email info@tishreen.edu.sy
Website http://en.tishreen.edu.sy/
ROR logo "ROR" https://ror.org/04nqts970

Funders

Funder type

University/education

Tishreen University
Government organisation / Universities (academic only)
Alternative name(s)
October University, Université Tichrine, جامعة تشرين, TU
Location
Syria

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date15/09/2024
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareYes
IPD sharing plan summaryAvailable on request
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 will be available on request from Dr May Alel (akeelmai035@gmail.com) and in the publication related to it after the end of the research.

Editorial Notes

30/08/2024: Study's existence confirmed by Tishreen University.