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Impact of Periodontal Therapy on Patients With Diabetes

Impact of Periodontal Therapy on Patients With Diabetes: A Pilot Study

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04830969
Acronym
DMRCT
Enrollment
116
Registered
2021-04-05
Start date
2016-11-08
Completion date
2021-01-28
Last updated
2023-03-01

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

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type II, Periodontitis

Brief summary

With poorly controlled diabetes, periodontal status often worsens, and with severe periodontal conditions there is often poorer glycemic control. There are few published reports investigating the efficacy of periodontal therapy in diabetics and fewer that include evaluation of the oral microbial profiles (the microbiome). The investigators will examine systemic changes in diabetes status and microbiome influences on clinical response to periodontal therapy in a randomized clinical trial of participants with and without diabetes and with periodontal disease. Two different treatments will be used: 1. Scaling and root planning (SRP) alone, or 2. SRP and supportive periodontal therapy (SPT), the use of chlorhexidine gluconate rinse (Paroex®) and a rubber interdental bristle cleaner (Soft-Picks) The main goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of SRP alone versus SRP+SPT on clinical, microbiological and immunological status in participants. A clearer understanding of how periodontal therapy affects diabetes status could lead to the development of new therapies for periodontal disease and diabetes.

Detailed description

With poorly controlled diabetes, periodontal disease worsens, and with severe periodontal conditions, there is often poorer glycemic control. Published papers conclude that periodontal treatment leads to a reduction in hemoglobin A1c; however, other studies show limited or no improvement. Some patients do not respond well to professional periodontal therapy, even without diabetes, which could be related to poor oral hygiene and/or host factors including microbial profiles. There are few published papers investigating the efficacy of periodontal therapy in diabetics and fewer that include assessment of the oral microbiome. The investigators will examine systemic changes in diabetes status and microbiome influences on clinical response to periodontal therapy in a randomized clinical trial. It has been shown that chlorhexidine gluconate rinse leads to significant clinical improvement over standard periodontal therapy alone, and interdental tooth cleaners remove more dental plaque (leading to reduced gingival inflammation) effectively than brushing alone. Therefore, in this study, standard periodontal therapy, scaling and root planning (SRP) will be provided alone, or SRP plus supportive periodontal therapy (SPT), the use of chlorhexidine gluconate rinse (Paroex®) and a rubber interdental bristle cleaner (Soft-Picks), to diabetics and non-diabetics with periodontal disease to determine the differences in response between the groups. The main aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of SRP alone versus SRP+SPT on clinical, microbiological and immunological status of subjects with and without type 2 diabetes and with periodontal disease. A clearer understanding of how periodontal therapy affects diabetes status could lead to the development of novel new targeted therapies of both periodontal disease and diabetes.

Interventions

Paroex® is a non-alcohol chlorhexidine preparation. Participants are to use 15 mL morning and evening for 3 months. With use of chlorhexidine, there is risk of reversible staining of teeth and the possibility of some alteration in taste. There is increased likeliness of staining in smokers, coffee drinkers and those who are susceptible to teeth staining in general. The cleaning of the front teeth is provided at the 3-month visit and helps to reduce any staining that may occur. If there is any alteration in taste, it should go away when use of chlorhexidine stops.

SRP is standard treatment of periodontitis. It involves using a scaler to remover subgingival plaque and other debris in the space between teeth and gums.

DEVICESoft Picks

Soft Picks are a rubber interdental bristle cleaner. Participants are to use Soft Picks morning and evening for all 12 months of the study. They may cause some bleeding of the gums at first usage, but the bleeding should lessen and stop as use is continued (as gums heal). Soft-Picks are a readily available consumer product sold in supermarkets and drug stores.

Sponsors

Sunstar, Inc.
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
State University of New York at Buffalo
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Be able to understand the informed consent form and be willing and able to read and sign it. 2. At least 25 years of age. 3. Be able to understand and follow directions for study procedures. 4. At least 14 natural teeth, not counting third molars (wisdom teeth). 5. At least 2 interproximal sites with CAL \>= 4 mm or at least 2 interproximal sites with PD \>= 5 mm.

Exclusion criteria

1. Presence of orthodontic appliances (braces). 2. An abnormal condition of lips, lining of the mouth, tongue, or gums (except for periodontal disease). If subject has a cold sore, canker sore, or injury in their mouth, they may return after the sore or injury heals. 3. Abscess of the gingiva caused by periodontal disease, or visible gross tooth decay 4. A broken tooth root or an abscessed tooth. Subject may be allowed to participate in the study after the condition is successfully treated. 5. Periodontal treatment or antibiotic therapy in the past 6 months. 6. Have used cigarettes or other tobacco products in the past year. 7. Body mass index (BMI) is \> 40. 8. Have regularly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as \>= 325 mg aspirin or ibuprofen) over the past 3 weeks. 9. Regularly using drugs that weaken the immune system (such as corticosteroids taken by mouth or injection, and cyclosporine). 10. Have participated in another clinical research study in the past 30 days. 11. Pregnant or breastfeeding. 12. Have a condition that we feel will make study participation unsafe or difficult for the patient. 13. Require premedication for dental exams.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Probing Pocket Depth at the 6-month Post-SRP Completed at BaselineBaseline to 6 monthsPeriodontal PD in millimeters is measured with a UNC-15 periodontal probe on 6 sites per tooth; site status is compared between timepoints measured

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Changes in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at BaselineBaseline to 3 months;Baseline to 6 monthsThe distance from the Cemento-enamel Junction (CEJ) to the free gingival margin is measured with a periodontal probe. Millimeters of recession (loss of attachment) is recorded as a negative number; when the gingival margin is above the CEJ, the measurement (in millimeters) is recorded as positive.
Change in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at BaselineBaseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 monthsThe analysis is based on the measures of each participant. Participant instead of site is used as unite for arm/group. The measure, % sites with probing pocket depth \>= 4 mm within each participant, indicates the portion of deep pocket in a participant. Periodontal PD in millimeters is measured with a UNC-15 periodontal probe on 6 sites per tooth; The percentage of sites with Periodontal PD \>= 4 mm within each participant was compared between measured time points.
Changes in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at BaselineBaseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 monthsThe analysis is based on the measures of each participant. 0 is the absence of gingival bleeding and 1 is the presence of gingival bleeding after probing and measuring for pocket depth. Bleeding on probing index is defined as the percentage of sites with presence of gingival bleeding after probing per participant. The value of bleeding on probing index ranges from 0 to 100 for each participant. The bleeding on probing index per participant is compared between time points measured.
Change in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at BaselineBaseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 monthsThe analysis is based on the measures of each participant. Plaque is visually measured on 6 sites per tooth; 0 is the absence of any plaque. 1 is the presence of plaque. For each participant, 6 sites per tooth are evaluated. The Plaque Index (PI) of each participant is defined as the percentage of sites with plaque. The value of PI ranges from 0 to 100 for each participant. The PI of each participant is assessed and compared between measured time points.
Change in Probing Pocket Depth at 3, 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 monthsProbing depth (PD) or probing pocket depth (PPD), measured on six surfaces/tooth, is the distance in millimeters (mm) from the gingival margin to the base of the gingival pocket
Changes in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 monthsThe distance from the Cemento-enamel Junction (CEJ) to the free gingival margin is measured with a periodontal probe. Millimeters of recession (loss of attachment) is recorded as a negative number; when the gingival margin is above the CEJ, the measurement (in millimeters) is recorded as positive.
Change in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 monthsThe analysis is based on the measure of each participant. Periodontal PD in millimeters is measured with a UNC-15 periodontal probe on 6 sites per tooth; The percentage of sites with Periodontal PD \>= 4 mm per participant is compared between measured time points.
Changes in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 monthsThe analysis is based on the measures of each participant. 0 is the absence of gingival bleeding and 1 is the presence of gingival bleeding after probing and measuring for pocket depth. Bleeding on probing index is defined as the percentage of sites with presence of gingival bleeding after probing per participant. The value of bleeding on probing index ranges from 0 to 100 for each participant. The bleeding on probing index per participant is compared between time points measured.
Change in Probing Pocket Depth at the 3-month Post-SRP Completed at BaselineBaseline to 3 monthsPeriodontal PD in millimeters is measured with a UNC-15 periodontal probe on 6 sites per tooth; site status is compared between timepoints measured
Changes in Hemoglobin A1c at 6 Months After TreatmentBaseline to 6 monthsHemoglobin in A1c (HbA1c) tells the average level of blood sugar over the prior 2 to 3 months. Normal level is below 5.7%; 5.7%-6.4% indicates prediabetes; greater than 6.5% is indicative of diabetes.
Changes in Fasting Blood Glucose at 6 Months After TreatmentBaseline to 6 monthsFasting blood sugar/glucose (FBS/FBG) is tested with a blood sample taken after an overnight fast. A fasting blood sugar level less than 100 mg/dL is normal; a fasting blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered prediabetes; a level 126 mg/dL (7 mmol/L) or higher on two separate tests, indicates diabetes.
Change in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein at 6 Months After TreatmentBaseline to 6 monthsThe high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) blood test measures body inflammation indicating infection or a chronic inflammatory disease such as periodontitis or diabetes. It also can be used to evaluate risk of developing coronary artery disease. A normal reading is less than 10 milligram per liter (mg/L); a level greater than 10 mg/L is a sign of serious infection, trauma or chronic disease likely requiring further testing to determine cause
Changes in Hemoglobin A1c at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6 monthsHemoglobin in A1c (HbA1c) tells the average level of blood sugar over the prior 2 to 3 months. Normal level is below 5.7%; 5.7%-6.4% indicates prediabetes; greater than 6.5% is indicative of diabetes.
Changes in Fasting Blood Glucose at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6 monthsFasting blood sugar/glucose (FBS/FBG) is tested with a blood sample taken after an overnight fast. A fasting blood sugar level less than 100 mg/dL is normal; a fasting blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered prediabetes; a level 126 mg/dL (7 mmol/L) or higher on two separate tests, indicates diabetes.
Change in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6 monthsThe high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) blood test measures body inflammation indicating infection or a chronic inflammatory disease such as periodontitis or diabetes. It also can be used to evaluate risk of developing coronary artery disease. A normal reading is less than 10 milligram per liter (mg/L); a level greater than 10 mg/L is a sign of serious infection, trauma or chronic disease likely requiring further testing to determine cause
Shannon Index of the Subgingival Plaque Microbiome at Baseline and 6 MonthsBaseline; 6 MonthsShannon index represents mean species diversity in a site at a local scale. Shannon index quantifies the uncertainty in predicting the species identity of an individual that is taken at random from the dataset. The minimum value is 0 and there is no maximum value. High values mean high species diversities.
Change in Distance to the Healthy Plane Based on the Subgingival Plaque Microbiome at 6 MonthsBaseline to 6 MonthsAnalysis of microbiome community changes using the healthy plane (HP) as a reference. A healthy plane was calculated by fitting a plane that minimizes the sum of squares of distances from HC samples to the nearest point on the plane. The distance of each sample to the HP was then calculated. Higher values of distance to HP mean microbiome community changes towards disease status
Change in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 monthsThe analysis is based on the measures of each participant. Plaque is visually measured on 6 sites per tooth; 0 is the absence of any plaque. 1 is the presence of plaque. For each participant, 6 sites per tooth are evaluated. The Plaque Index (PI) of each participant is defined as the percentage of sites with plaque. The value of PI ranges from 0 to 100 for each participant. The PI of each participant is assessed and compared between measured time points.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

Of 116 enrolled participants, 114 met inclusion criteria and were randomized for treatment

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Diabetic + SRP + SPT
The group includes diabetics with periodontal disease; they will receive standard therapy, scaling & root planing plus supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) chlorhexidine gluconate (Paroex®) mouthrinse + Soft-Picks. Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse: Paroex® is a non-alcohol chlorhexidine preparation. Participants are to use 15 mL morning and evening for 3 months. With use of chlorhexidine, there is risk of reversible staining of teeth and the possibility of some alteration in taste. There is increased likeliness of staining in smokers, coffee drinkers and those who are susceptible to teeth staining in general. The cleaning of the front teeth is provided at the 3-month visit and helps to reduce any staining that may occur. If there is any alteration in taste, it should go away when use of chlorhexidine stops. Scaling & Root Planing: SRP is standard treatment of periodontitis. It involves using a scaler to remover subgingival plaque and other debris in the space between teeth and gums. Soft Picks: Soft Picks are a rubber interdental bristle cleaner. Participants are to use Soft Picks morning and evening for all 12 months of the study. They may cause some bleeding of the gums at first usage, but the bleeding should lessen and stop as use is continued (as gums heal). Soft-Picks are a readily available consumer product sold in supermarkets and drug stores.
21
Diabetic + SRP
The group includes diabetics with periodontal disease; they will receive standard therapy, scaling and root planing (SRP). Scaling & Root Planing: SRP is standard treatment of periodontitis. It involves using a scaler to remover subgingival plaque and other debris in the space between teeth and gums.
23
Non-Diabetic + SRP + SPT
The group includes non-diabetics with periodontal disease; they will receive standard therapy, scaling & root planing plus supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) chlorhexidine gluconate (Paroex®) mouthrinse + Soft-Picks. Chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse: Paroex® is a non-alcohol chlorhexidine preparation. Participants are to use 15 mL morning and evening for 3 months. With use of chlorhexidine, there is risk of reversible staining of teeth and the possibility of some alteration in taste. There is increased likeliness of staining in smokers, coffee drinkers and those who are susceptible to teeth staining in general. The cleaning of the front teeth is provided at the 3-month visit and helps to reduce any staining that may occur. If there is any alteration in taste, it should go away when use of chlorhexidine stops. Scaling & Root Planing: SRP is standard treatment of periodontitis. It involves using a scaler to remover subgingival plaque and other debris in the space between teeth and gums. Soft Picks: Soft Picks are a rubber interdental bristle cleaner. Participants are to use Soft Picks morning and evening for all 12 months of the study. They may cause some bleeding of the gums at first usage, but the bleeding should lessen and stop as use is continued (as gums heal). Soft-Picks are a readily available consumer product sold in supermarkets and drug stores.
24
Non-Diabetic + SRP
The group includes non-diabetics with periodontal disease; they will receive standard therapy, scaling and root planing (SRP). Scaling & Root Planing: SRP is standard treatment of periodontitis. It involves using a scaler to remover subgingival plaque and other debris in the space between teeth and gums.
18
Total86

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up44
Overall StudyProtocol Violation39
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject62

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicDiabetic + SRP + SPTDiabetic + SRPNon-Diabetic + SRP + SPTNon-Diabetic + SRPTotal
Age, Continuous60.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.8
66 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.7
65.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.9
62.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.3
63.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.2
Alcohol Intake
Current
13 Participants11 Participants17 Participants14 Participants55 Participants
Alcohol Intake
Former
7 Participants8 Participants4 Participants3 Participants22 Participants
Alcohol Intake
Never
0 Participants1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants4 Participants
Alcohol Intake
Unknown
1 Participants3 Participants1 Participants0 Participants5 Participants
Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index per participant40 BOP index of a participant
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.2
35.9 BOP index of a participant
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.4
34.9 BOP index of a participant
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.9
35.3 BOP index of a participant
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.3
36.5 BOP index of a participant
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.3
BMI32.5 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.1
32.5 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.8
29.6 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.6
27.7 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.9
30.7 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.9
C-reactive Protein (CRP)2.5 mg/L1.8 mg/L2.2 mg/L1.2 mg/L1.9 mg/L
Education15.6 year
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.4
16.1 year
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.1
15.1 year
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.3
13.8 year
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.8
15.2 year
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.3
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
21 Participants23 Participants24 Participants18 Participants86 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Fasting Blood Glucose129 mg/dL135 mg/dL92 mg/dL90 mg/dL107 mg/dL
Hemoglobin A1c7 % of hemoglobin a1c7 % of hemoglobin a1c5.5 % of hemoglobin a1c5.2 % of hemoglobin a1c6 % of hemoglobin a1c
Plaque Index (PI) per participant48.0 Plaque Index of a participant
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.7
47.1 Plaque Index of a participant
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.7
38.9 Plaque Index of a participant
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.5
40.3 Plaque Index of a participant
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.6
43.6 Plaque Index of a participant
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.5
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American
5 Participants1 Participants1 Participants1 Participants8 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants2 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
15 Participants22 Participants22 Participants17 Participants76 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants8 Participants12 Participants9 Participants32 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
18 Participants15 Participants12 Participants9 Participants54 Participants
% sites with Pocket Depth ≥ 4 mm per participant24.9 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participant
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.8
18.7 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participant
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.2
21.4 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participant
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.6
20.2 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participant
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.6
21.3 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participant
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.4
Smoking History
Former
11 Participants7 Participants11 Participants8 Participants37 Participants
Smoking History
Never Smoked
9 Participants15 Participants13 Participants10 Participants47 Participants
Smoking History
Unknown
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants
Whole Mouth Mean Clinical Attachment Loss3.5 mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.8
3.2 mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.7
3.3 mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.7
3.3 mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.5
3.3 mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.7
Whole Mouth Mean Pocket Depth3 mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.5
2.7 mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.2
2.9 mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.4
2.8 mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.3
2.8 mm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.4

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 210 / 230 / 240 / 18
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 210 / 230 / 240 / 18
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 210 / 230 / 240 / 18

Outcome results

Primary

Change in Probing Pocket Depth at the 6-month Post-SRP Completed at Baseline

Periodontal PD in millimeters is measured with a UNC-15 periodontal probe on 6 sites per tooth; site status is compared between timepoints measured

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChange in Probing Pocket Depth at the 6-month Post-SRP Completed at Baseline-0.25 mmStandard Deviation 0.24
Group B: SRPChange in Probing Pocket Depth at the 6-month Post-SRP Completed at Baseline-0.18 mmStandard Deviation 0.2
p-value: 0.16t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Change in Distance to the Healthy Plane Based on the Subgingival Plaque Microbiome at 6 Months

Analysis of microbiome community changes using the healthy plane (HP) as a reference. A healthy plane was calculated by fitting a plane that minimizes the sum of squares of distances from HC samples to the nearest point on the plane. The distance of each sample to the HP was then calculated. Higher values of distance to HP mean microbiome community changes towards disease status

Time frame: Baseline to 6 Months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChange in Distance to the Healthy Plane Based on the Subgingival Plaque Microbiome at 6 Months-2.16 distance to the healthy planeStandard Deviation 5.84
Group B: SRPChange in Distance to the Healthy Plane Based on the Subgingival Plaque Microbiome at 6 Months-1.26 distance to the healthy planeStandard Deviation 7.37
p-value: 0.53t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Change in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein at 6 Months After Treatment

The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) blood test measures body inflammation indicating infection or a chronic inflammatory disease such as periodontitis or diabetes. It also can be used to evaluate risk of developing coronary artery disease. A normal reading is less than 10 milligram per liter (mg/L); a level greater than 10 mg/L is a sign of serious infection, trauma or chronic disease likely requiring further testing to determine cause

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChange in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein at 6 Months After Treatment-0.33 mg/LStandard Deviation 4.31
Group B: SRPChange in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein at 6 Months After Treatment-1.25 mg/LStandard Deviation 8.84
p-value: 0.12t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Change in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics

The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) blood test measures body inflammation indicating infection or a chronic inflammatory disease such as periodontitis or diabetes. It also can be used to evaluate risk of developing coronary artery disease. A normal reading is less than 10 milligram per liter (mg/L); a level greater than 10 mg/L is a sign of serious infection, trauma or chronic disease likely requiring further testing to determine cause

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChange in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics0.23 mg/LStandard Deviation 2.11
Group B: SRPChange in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics-2.23 mg/LStandard Deviation 11.82
Non-Diabetic + SRP + SPTChange in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics-0.41 mg/LStandard Deviation 5.57
Non-Diabetic + SRPChange in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics0.01 mg/LStandard Deviation 0.56
p-value: 0.46t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.11t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Change in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline

The analysis is based on the measures of each participant. Plaque is visually measured on 6 sites per tooth; 0 is the absence of any plaque. 1 is the presence of plaque. For each participant, 6 sites per tooth are evaluated. The Plaque Index (PI) of each participant is defined as the percentage of sites with plaque. The value of PI ranges from 0 to 100 for each participant. The PI of each participant is assessed and compared between measured time points.

Time frame: Baseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 months

Population: For each participant, 6 sites per tooth are evaluated. The measured sites within each participant were summarized to access the outcome in each participant. The analysis is based on participants.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChange in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at BaselineBaseline to 3 months-14.76 Plaque Index of a participantStandard Deviation 11.52
Group A: SRP + SPTChange in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at BaselineBaseline to 6 months9.68 Plaque Index of a participantStandard Deviation 12.22
Group B: SRPChange in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at BaselineBaseline to 3 months-7.7 Plaque Index of a participantStandard Deviation 12.5
Group B: SRPChange in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at BaselineBaseline to 6 months-5.19 Plaque Index of a participantStandard Deviation 12.08
Comparison: Baseline to 3 monthsp-value: <0.01t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 6 monthsp-value: 0.09t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Change in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabetics

The analysis is based on the measures of each participant. Plaque is visually measured on 6 sites per tooth; 0 is the absence of any plaque. 1 is the presence of plaque. For each participant, 6 sites per tooth are evaluated. The Plaque Index (PI) of each participant is defined as the percentage of sites with plaque. The value of PI ranges from 0 to 100 for each participant. The PI of each participant is assessed and compared between measured time points.

Time frame: Baseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 months

Population: For each participant, 6 sites per tooth are evaluated. The measured sites within each participant were summarized to access the outcome in each participant. The analysis is based on participants.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChange in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months-17.46 Plaque Index of a participantStandard Deviation 13.19
Group A: SRP + SPTChange in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6 months-12.11 Plaque Index of a participantStandard Deviation 14.05
Group B: SRPChange in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6 months-4.97 Plaque Index of a participantStandard Deviation 12.43
Group B: SRPChange in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months-7.67 Plaque Index of a participantStandard Deviation 13.16
Non-Diabetic + SRP + SPTChange in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months-12.4 Plaque Index of a participantStandard Deviation 9.48
Non-Diabetic + SRP + SPTChange in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6 months-7.56 Plaque Index of a participantStandard Deviation 10.18
Non-Diabetic + SRPChange in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months-7.75 Plaque Index of a participantStandard Deviation 11.99
Non-Diabetic + SRPChange in Plaque Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6 months-5.48 Plaque Index of a participantStandard Deviation 11.96
Comparison: Baseline to 3 monthsp-value: 0.02t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 3 monthsp-value: 0.18t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 6 monthsp-value: 0.08t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 6 monthsp-value: 0.41t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Change in Probing Pocket Depth at 3, 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics

Probing depth (PD) or probing pocket depth (PPD), measured on six surfaces/tooth, is the distance in millimeters (mm) from the gingival margin to the base of the gingival pocket

Time frame: Baseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChange in Probing Pocket Depth at 3, 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3-month-0.36 mmStandard Deviation 0.29
Group A: SRP + SPTChange in Probing Pocket Depth at 3, 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6-month-0.27 mmStandard Deviation 0.27
Group B: SRPChange in Probing Pocket Depth at 3, 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6-month-0.12 mmStandard Deviation 0.19
Group B: SRPChange in Probing Pocket Depth at 3, 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3-month-0.17 mmStandard Deviation 0.17
Non-Diabetic + SRP + SPTChange in Probing Pocket Depth at 3, 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3-month-0.26 mmStandard Deviation 0.24
Non-Diabetic + SRP + SPTChange in Probing Pocket Depth at 3, 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6-month-0.24 mmStandard Deviation 0.21
Non-Diabetic + SRPChange in Probing Pocket Depth at 3, 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3-month-0.27 mmStandard Deviation 0.26
Non-Diabetic + SRPChange in Probing Pocket Depth at 3, 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6-month-0.26 mmStandard Deviation 0.19
Comparison: Baseline to 3 monthsp-value: 0.01t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 3 monthsp-value: 0.86t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 6 monthsp-value: 0.047t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 6 monthsp-value: 0.75t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Change in Probing Pocket Depth at the 3-month Post-SRP Completed at Baseline

Periodontal PD in millimeters is measured with a UNC-15 periodontal probe on 6 sites per tooth; site status is compared between timepoints measured

Time frame: Baseline to 3 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChange in Probing Pocket Depth at the 3-month Post-SRP Completed at Baseline-0.31 mmStandard Deviation 0.27
Group B: SRPChange in Probing Pocket Depth at the 3-month Post-SRP Completed at Baseline-0.21 mmStandard Deviation 0.22
p-value: 0.08t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Change in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at Baseline

The analysis is based on the measures of each participant. Participant instead of site is used as unite for arm/group. The measure, % sites with probing pocket depth \>= 4 mm within each participant, indicates the portion of deep pocket in a participant. Periodontal PD in millimeters is measured with a UNC-15 periodontal probe on 6 sites per tooth; The percentage of sites with Periodontal PD \>= 4 mm within each participant was compared between measured time points.

Time frame: Baseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 months

Population: For each participant, 6 sites per tooth are evaluated. The measured sites within each participant were summarized to access the outcome in each participant. The analysis is based on participants.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChange in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at BaselineBaseline to 3-month-8.71 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participantStandard Deviation 7.03
Group A: SRP + SPTChange in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at BaselineBaseline to 6-month-7.03 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participantStandard Deviation 6.72
Group B: SRPChange in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at BaselineBaseline to 3-month-4.74 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participantStandard Deviation 5.1
Group B: SRPChange in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at BaselineBaseline to 6-month-4.73 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participantStandard Deviation 5.35
Comparison: Baseline to 3 monthsp-value: <0.01t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.09t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Change in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabetics

The analysis is based on the measure of each participant. Periodontal PD in millimeters is measured with a UNC-15 periodontal probe on 6 sites per tooth; The percentage of sites with Periodontal PD \>= 4 mm per participant is compared between measured time points.

Time frame: Baseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 months

Population: For each participant, 6 sites per tooth are evaluated. The measured sites within each participant were summarized to access the outcome in each participant. The analysis is based on participants.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChange in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3-month-10.23 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participantStandard Deviation 7.88
Group A: SRP + SPTChange in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6-month-7.85 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participantStandard Deviation 8.02
Group B: SRPChange in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6-month4.12 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participantStandard Deviation 5.55
Group B: SRPChange in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3-month-4.22 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participantStandard Deviation 4.22
Non-Diabetic + SRP + SPTChange in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6-month-6.3 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participantStandard Deviation 5.41
Non-Diabetic + SRP + SPTChange in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3-month-7.39 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participantStandard Deviation 6.05
Non-Diabetic + SRPChange in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3-month-5.4 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participantStandard Deviation 6.12
Non-Diabetic + SRPChange in % Sites With Probing Pocket Depth >= 4 mm of a Participant at the 3, 6 Months Post-SRP Completed at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6-month-5.52 % sites with PD >= 4 mm of a participantStandard Deviation 5.13
Comparison: Baseline to 3 monthsp-value: <0.01t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 3 monthsp-value: 0.31t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 6 monthsp-value: 0.08t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 6 monthsp-value: 0.54t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Changes in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline

The analysis is based on the measures of each participant. 0 is the absence of gingival bleeding and 1 is the presence of gingival bleeding after probing and measuring for pocket depth. Bleeding on probing index is defined as the percentage of sites with presence of gingival bleeding after probing per participant. The value of bleeding on probing index ranges from 0 to 100 for each participant. The bleeding on probing index per participant is compared between time points measured.

Time frame: Baseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 months

Population: For each participant, 6 sites per tooth are evaluated. The measured sites within each participant were summarized to access the outcome in each participant. The analysis is based on participants.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChanges in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at BaselineBaseline to 3 months-13.24 BOP index of a participantStandard Deviation 9.69
Group A: SRP + SPTChanges in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at BaselineBaseline to 6 months-8.93 BOP index of a participantStandard Deviation 10.76
Group B: SRPChanges in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at BaselineBaseline to 3 months-5.57 BOP index of a participantStandard Deviation 10.1
Group B: SRPChanges in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at BaselineBaseline to 6 months-4.09 BOP index of a participantStandard Deviation 9.22
Comparison: Baseline to 3 monthsp-value: <0.01t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 6 monthsp-value: 0.03t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Changes in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabetics

The analysis is based on the measures of each participant. 0 is the absence of gingival bleeding and 1 is the presence of gingival bleeding after probing and measuring for pocket depth. Bleeding on probing index is defined as the percentage of sites with presence of gingival bleeding after probing per participant. The value of bleeding on probing index ranges from 0 to 100 for each participant. The bleeding on probing index per participant is compared between time points measured.

Time frame: Baseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 months

Population: For each participant, 6 sites per tooth are evaluated. The measured sites within each participant were summarized to access the outcome in each participant. The analysis is based on participants.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChanges in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months-13.45 BOP index of a participantStandard Deviation 11.31
Group A: SRP + SPTChanges in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6 months-9.62 BOP index of a participantStandard Deviation 13.34
Group B: SRPChanges in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6 months-1.95 BOP index of a participantStandard Deviation 8.83
Group B: SRPChanges in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months-4.35 BOP index of a participantStandard Deviation 10.62
Non-Diabetic + SRP + SPTChanges in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months-13.06 BOP index of a participantStandard Deviation 8.27
Non-Diabetic + SRP + SPTChanges in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6 months-8.32 BOP index of a participantStandard Deviation 8.12
Non-Diabetic + SRPChanges in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months-7.13 BOP index of a participantStandard Deviation 9.45
Non-Diabetic + SRPChanges in Bleeding on Probing (BOP) Index of a Participant at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6 months-6.82 BOP index of a participantStandard Deviation 9.23
Comparison: Baseline to 3 monthsp-value: 0.01t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 3 monthsp-value: 0.04t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 6 monthsp-value: 0.03t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 6 monthsp-value: 0.38t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Changes in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline

The distance from the Cemento-enamel Junction (CEJ) to the free gingival margin is measured with a periodontal probe. Millimeters of recession (loss of attachment) is recorded as a negative number; when the gingival margin is above the CEJ, the measurement (in millimeters) is recorded as positive.

Time frame: Baseline to 3 months;Baseline to 6 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChanges in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at BaselineBaseline to 3-month-0.1 mmStandard Deviation 0.29
Group A: SRP + SPTChanges in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at BaselineBaseline to 6-month-0.1 mmStandard Deviation 0.25
Group B: SRPChanges in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at BaselineBaseline to 3-month-0.2 mmStandard Deviation 0.29
Group B: SRPChanges in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at BaselineBaseline to 6-month-0.12 mmStandard Deviation 0.27
Comparison: Baseline to 3 monthsp-value: 0.14t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 6 monthsp-value: 0.8t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Changes in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabetics

The distance from the Cemento-enamel Junction (CEJ) to the free gingival margin is measured with a periodontal probe. Millimeters of recession (loss of attachment) is recorded as a negative number; when the gingival margin is above the CEJ, the measurement (in millimeters) is recorded as positive.

Time frame: Baseline to 3 months; Baseline to 6 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChanges in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months-0.11 mmStandard Deviation 0.28
Group A: SRP + SPTChanges in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6 months-0.14 mmStandard Deviation 0.24
Group B: SRPChanges in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6 months-0.06 mmStandard Deviation 0.24
Group B: SRPChanges in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months-0.17 mmStandard Deviation 0.25
Non-Diabetic + SRP + SPTChanges in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months-0.1 mmStandard Deviation 0.31
Non-Diabetic + SRP + SPTChanges in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6 months-0.07 mmStandard Deviation 0.26
Non-Diabetic + SRPChanges in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 3 months-0.23 mmStandard Deviation 0.33
Non-Diabetic + SRPChanges in Clinical Attachment Level at 3, 6 Months After Treatment at Baseline in Diabetics and Non-diabeticsBaseline to 6 months-0.19 mmStandard Deviation 0.29
Comparison: Baseline to 3 monthsp-value: 0.44t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 3 monthsp-value: 0.22t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 6 monthsp-value: 0.29t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: Baseline to 6 monthsp-value: 0.15t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Changes in Fasting Blood Glucose at 6 Months After Treatment

Fasting blood sugar/glucose (FBS/FBG) is tested with a blood sample taken after an overnight fast. A fasting blood sugar level less than 100 mg/dL is normal; a fasting blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered prediabetes; a level 126 mg/dL (7 mmol/L) or higher on two separate tests, indicates diabetes.

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChanges in Fasting Blood Glucose at 6 Months After Treatment-2.13 mg/dLStandard Deviation 32.3
Group B: SRPChanges in Fasting Blood Glucose at 6 Months After Treatment1.85 mg/dLStandard Deviation 34.68
p-value: 0.54t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Changes in Fasting Blood Glucose at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics

Fasting blood sugar/glucose (FBS/FBG) is tested with a blood sample taken after an overnight fast. A fasting blood sugar level less than 100 mg/dL is normal; a fasting blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL is considered prediabetes; a level 126 mg/dL (7 mmol/L) or higher on two separate tests, indicates diabetes.

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChanges in Fasting Blood Glucose at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics-5.05 mg/dLStandard Deviation 46.99
Group B: SRPChanges in Fasting Blood Glucose at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics2.74 mg/dLStandard Deviation 46.04
Non-Diabetic + SRP + SPTChanges in Fasting Blood Glucose at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics0.42 mg/dLStandard Deviation 7.78
Non-Diabetic + SRPChanges in Fasting Blood Glucose at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics0.72 mg/dLStandard Deviation 9.22
p-value: 0.58t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.64t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Changes in Hemoglobin A1c at 6 Months After Treatment

Hemoglobin in A1c (HbA1c) tells the average level of blood sugar over the prior 2 to 3 months. Normal level is below 5.7%; 5.7%-6.4% indicates prediabetes; greater than 6.5% is indicative of diabetes.

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChanges in Hemoglobin A1c at 6 Months After Treatment-0.01 % of hemoglobin a1cStandard Deviation 0.55
Group B: SRPChanges in Hemoglobin A1c at 6 Months After Treatment0.14 % of hemoglobin a1cStandard Deviation 0.72
p-value: 0.27t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Changes in Hemoglobin A1c at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics

Hemoglobin in A1c (HbA1c) tells the average level of blood sugar over the prior 2 to 3 months. Normal level is below 5.7%; 5.7%-6.4% indicates prediabetes; greater than 6.5% is indicative of diabetes.

Time frame: Baseline to 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTChanges in Hemoglobin A1c at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics-0.04 % of hemoglobin a1cStandard Deviation 0.79
Group B: SRPChanges in Hemoglobin A1c at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics0.30 % of hemoglobin a1cStandard Deviation 0.92
Non-Diabetic + SRP + SPTChanges in Hemoglobin A1c at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics0.01 % of hemoglobin a1cStandard Deviation 0.18
Non-Diabetic + SRPChanges in Hemoglobin A1c at 6 Months After Treatment in Diabetics and Non-diabetics-0.07 % of hemoglobin a1cStandard Deviation 0.2
p-value: 0.2t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.07t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Shannon Index of the Subgingival Plaque Microbiome at Baseline and 6 Months

Shannon index represents mean species diversity in a site at a local scale. Shannon index quantifies the uncertainty in predicting the species identity of an individual that is taken at random from the dataset. The minimum value is 0 and there is no maximum value. High values mean high species diversities.

Time frame: Baseline; 6 Months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group A: SRP + SPTShannon Index of the Subgingival Plaque Microbiome at Baseline and 6 MonthsBaseline5.31 Shannon index valueStandard Deviation 0.48
Group A: SRP + SPTShannon Index of the Subgingival Plaque Microbiome at Baseline and 6 Months6 Months5.2 Shannon index valueStandard Deviation 0.5
Group B: SRPShannon Index of the Subgingival Plaque Microbiome at Baseline and 6 MonthsBaseline5.27 Shannon index valueStandard Deviation 0.55
Group B: SRPShannon Index of the Subgingival Plaque Microbiome at Baseline and 6 Months6 Months5.34 Shannon index valueStandard Deviation 0.5
Comparison: at baselinep-value: 0.7t-test, 2 sided
Comparison: 6 monthsp-value: 0.29t-test, 2 sided

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 9, 2026