The Effects of DHA on Periodontitis

Completed · Phase 2 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Periodontitis, Gingivitis, Inflammation

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is effective in the treatment of periodontitis in adults.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01976806

Run by

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

People needed

55

Starts

2009-06-01

Expected to finish

2011-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-12-13

Who can join

Age: 40 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• age >40 years
• >20 natural teeth (excluding third molars)
• no orthodontic appliances
• periodontitis defined as >4 teeth with pocket probing depths >5 mm

You may not qualify if…

• pregnancy
• diabetes
• severe chronic diseases
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• uncontrolled chronic diseases
• autoimmune disorders
• conditions requiring antibiotic prophylaxis
• warfarin
• clopidogrel
• antimicrobial therapy within 30 days
• chronic use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (other than aspirin)
• omega-3 fatty acid use within 6 months
• loose teeth
• painful teeth
• periodontal abscess
• pocket depths >10 mm in >1 tooth
• periodontal therapy within the past two years
• allergy to aspirin
• allergy to fish oil
• allergy to corn oil
• allergy to soybean oil

Where it is running

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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