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Effect of scaling and root planing on salivary melatonin level

Evaluation of scaling and root planing effects on salivary melatonin level in patients with chronic periodontitis

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2013050613239N1
Enrollment
60
Registered
2013-09-21
Start date
2013-09-16
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Chronic periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis

Interventions

No intervention
Intervention 1: Scaling and root planning. Intervention 2: No intervention.
Treatment - Other
Treatment - Drugs

Sponsors

Development Deputy of Avaz University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusin criteria: patients with severe periodontitis? patients with moderate periodontitis? patients with gingivitis? subjects with periodontal healthy. Exclusion criteria: periodontal treatment or antibiotic therapy within the last 3 months? presence of any systemic disease (e.g.,diabetes mellitus, asthma)? working in night shifts? xerostomia or any other disease of the salivary glands? less than 20 teeth? intake of any drug known to alter melatonin levels (e.g., for sleeping disorders) or to be immunosuppressive? usage of partial or total prosthesis? pregnancy? lactation? acute infection? immunodeficiency? history of radio- or chemotherapy? and any conditions necessitating antibiotic premedication for dental appointment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of disease. Timepoint: After intervention. Method of measurement: Pocket depth.

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Melatonin. Timepoint: Before intervention. Method of measurement: Concentration.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr Leila Golpasand

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

drleilagolpasand@yahoo.com+98 61 1552 7368

Outcome results

None listed

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