Oral Infections: Dietary Regulation of Local and Systemic Inflammatory Responses

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Periodontal Attachment Loss

In brief

The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that dietary n-3 PUFA will have a beneficial effect on systemic and local markers of inflammation when combined with traditional, non-surgical periodontal therapy.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00632957

Run by

University of Kentucky

People needed

126

Starts

2004-09-01

Expected to finish

2009-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-04-12

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• ≥ 18 years of age, male or female
• At least 20 natural teeth present at the time of periodontal examination
• Be diagnosed with severe, chronic periodontitis;
• Be willing to participate in the study

You may not qualify if…

• <18 years of age
• Less than 20 natural teeth present at time of periodontal examination
• Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent or follow study protocol
• Systemic conditions including diabetes mellitus and any cardiovascular condition that would require premedication prior to dental treatment
• Use of systemic antibiotics within the last 3 months
• Pregnancy as diagnosed by administered pregnancy test.
• You are nursing a baby.
• Are allergic to fish or fish products.
• You are taking any other medications, such as dietary supplements, that could affect the outcome of the study

Where it is running

• University of Kentucky College of Dentistry — Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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