A study to compare the efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy vs low level laser therapy in combination with scaling and root planing in the treatment of chronic periodontitis in type II diabetics: A RCT

A comparative evaluation of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy vs low level laser therapy as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment on periodontal parameters in type II diabetics: A RCT - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/12/077589

Enrollment

Registered

2024-12-03

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-12-09

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: E119- Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications Health Condition 2: K053- Chronic periodontitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Test Group (Group A): Controlled Diabetics (Hba1C: 6-8.4%) Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) in combination with Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy(apdt): Patients in this group will recei

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male and female patients with chronic periodontitis Age Group- 30-65 years Patients with clinical diagnosis of Type II Diabetes mellitus HbA1c levels ranging from 6.0-8.4% A minimum of 20 teeth present Presence of at least one/two sites with probing pocket depth (PPD) of 5-6mm

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Periodontal mechanical therapy in previous 6 months. History of antibiotic intake at least 3 months prior Diabetic complications Pregnancy or lactation Smokers or tobacco users Patients with unknown allergy or hypersensitivity reactions Systemic condition other than diabetes that could affect the outcome of treatment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in probing depthTimepoint: Baseline, 3 months and 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in Plaque Index (PI)Timepoint: Baseline, 3 months and 6 months;Reduction in Gingival Index (GI)Timepoint: Baseline, 3 months and 6 months;Gain in Clinical Attachment Level(CAL)Timepoint: Baseline, 3 months and 6 months;Reduction in Modified sulcular bleeding index (mSBI)Timepoint: Baseline, 3 months and 6 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr James Samuel

Goa Dental College And Hospital

jamessamueldental@gmail.com8527918012

Outcome results

None listed

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