a clinical trial to study the effect of an absorbable gel using extract ( flax seed) as a therapy for patients with chronic periodontitis

the evaluation of a biodegradable gel containing flax seed extract ( Linum usitatisimum) as a targeted drug delivery in the management of patients with chronic periodontitis.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2017/11/010639

Enrollment

Registered

2017-11-24

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- chronic periodontitis

Interventions

Intervention1: flax seed extraxt( linum usitatissimum): biodegradable gel Control Intervention1: flurbiprofen 0.3% gel: biodegradable gel

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a localized periodontal pocket either in maxilla or mandibular arch with pocket depth of more than or equal to 5 mm involving more than 2 sites with minimum of 20 natural teeth.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) history of systemic disease 2)use of prophylactic antibiotics or anti-inflammatory therapy six months prior to study. 3) patients with known history of allergy 4) pregnant and lactating women

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
primary outcome will be measured by gain in the clinical attachment level (CAL) and reduction in probing pocket depth (PPD) at the end of 3 months.Timepoint: 1st, 2nd, 3rd month	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
improvement in overall oral health.Timepoint: 1st,2nd,3rd month	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public Contactrachana pappu

manipal college of dental sciences,manipal university,manipal.

jothimv@gmail.com9845208532

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026