To check and compare the effect of papaya gel for the treatment of gum conditions

Effect of standardised papaya fruit and leaf extracts as a local drug delivery agent for the treatment of chronic periodontitis: A comparative clinical study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2019/12/022201

Enrollment

Registered

2019-12-02

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K053- Chronic periodontitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Carica papaya extracts: Total duration of therapy- 45 days Frequency of therapy- twice Control Intervention1: NOT APPLICABLE: NOT APPLICABLE

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Moderate chronic periodontitis, Probing Pocket Depth of 5-7mm, Clinical attachment loss of >3mm

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Systemically compromised, tobacco consumers, pregnant and lactating mothers, antibiotic usage in the past six months

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction of clinical symptoms of chronic periodontitis by checking probing pocket depth, clinical attachment loss, gingival index and bleeding indexTimepoint: Over a period of 45 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Adverse drug reaction if anyTimepoint: Over a period of 45 days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Abhilasha Jha

Maratha Mandal s N. G. H Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center

sanikopsheetal@gmail.com9480498454

Outcome results

None listed

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