Comparing Chlorhexidine Gel and a Gel with Both Chlorhexidine and Metronidazole for Treating Long-lasting Gum Disease.

Comparative Evaluation of Chlorhexidine Gel alone and a Combination Gel Chlorhexidine and Metronidazole in treatment of Chronic Periodontitis - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/02/080462

Enrollment

Registered

2025-02-13

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-03-03

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Combination gel (Chlorhexidine + metronidazole).: Scaling and root planing + local drug delivery (Chlorhexidine + metronidazole gel). dosage is once, Local application of gel for one da

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients of chronic periodontitis having bilateral periodontal pocket of probing depth 4mm-5mm. Both sexes are included. An age group of 20-50 years will be taken.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who have already received periodontal therapy in past 1 year. Pregnant women & lactating mothers. Women using hormonal contraceptives or on hormonal replacement therapy. Patients having habit of smoking or chewing tobacco. Patients allergic to either Chlorhexidine or Metronidazole. Patients having any known systemic conditions:- Diabetes, Hypertension, Thyroid disorders, or any other condition affecting periodontal status.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Recording reduction of Relative attachment level using Stent.Timepoint: 0-30 Days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Gingival Index, Plaque Index, Pocket probing depth.Timepoint: 0-30 Days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Saheli Paul

Army College of Dental Sciences

reddyajay56@yahoo.in9618321234

Outcome results