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A study comparing levels of tiny plastic particles and an inflammation marker (IL-6) in the saliva of people with healthy gums and those with gum disease.

Comparison of Microplastics and Interleukin 6 levels in Saliva of Healthy and Periodontitis patients - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/098527
Enrollment
45
Registered
2025-12-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K056- Periodontal disease, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Dr Richik Chakraborty
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Minimum complement of 20 teeth Clinical periodontal health on an intact periodontium (Group 1). Dental plaque induced gingivitis on an intact periodontium (Group 2). Stage II Grade B periodontitis(Group 3)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Systemic conditions or disorders affecting oral health for example, diabetes mellitus. Those who have received prior restorative, prosthodontic or orthodontic treatment. Patients who have taken antibiotic therapy or any other medication within the last six months. Patients who smoke or consume any tobacco products Pregnant or lactating mothers

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To detect and characterize microplastics, and estimate IL-6 levels in saliva of healthy, gingivitis and periodontitis patients, to explore their correlation with the count of microplastics Timepoint: Baseline—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Richik Chakraborty

A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences

drninavijaykumar@nitte.edu.in9844344488

Outcome results

None listed

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