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Melatonin Gel as an Adjuvant in the Surgical Management of Intrabony Defects

Melatonin Gel as an Adjunct to Xenograft in the Surgical Management of Intrabony Periodontal Defects (A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06821425
Enrollment
20
Registered
2025-02-12
Start date
2025-01-01
Completion date
2025-08-01
Last updated
2025-08-29

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Conditions

Periodontal Disease, AVDC Stage 3

Keywords

Stage III periodontitis, Melatonin gel, Xenograft

Brief summary

Surgical periodontal therapy is a commonly employed treatment approach aimed at arresting disease progression and promoting tissue regeneration. Despite advancements in surgical techniques, adjunctive therapies are being explored to enhance the outcomes of periodontal surgical debridement. Melatonin, a hormone primarily known for its role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle, has emerged as a promising candidate for periodontal therapy. It possesses potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties, which make it an attractive therapeutic agent for treating periodontitis. Additionally, melatonin has been linked to bone metabolism, with evidence suggesting its involvement in bone formation and remodeling processes. Bone regeneration is a vital aspect of periodontal therapy, as the restoration of lost osseous structures is crucial for long-term stability of affected teeth. Previous studies have suggested that melatonin may exert positive effects on bone formation by promoting osteoblast differentiation, stimulating matrix synthesis, and inhibiting osteoclast activity. However, limited research has been conducted to specifically evaluate its influence on bone regeneration in the context of surgical periodontal flap therapy.

Interventions

DRUGMelatonin gel mixed with xenograft

This study will be conducted to evaluate the effect of melatonin (5% gel) when used as an adjunct to xenograft for the surgical management of intrabony periodontal defects.

Application of Xenograft alone for the surgical management of intrabony periodontal defects.

Sponsors

Ain Shams University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
35 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Both genders within age range of 35-55 years. 2. Patients diagnosed with periodontitis Stage III (Caton et al., 2018; Papapanou et al., 2018). Test site criteria: (probing pocket depth ≥6mm and CAL ≥5mm and 3-wall intrabondy defect). All these criteria will be determined after phase I conventional periodontal therapy. 3. Patients with three-wall intrabony defects. 4. Systemically free patients as evidenced by Burket's oral health history questionnaire (Glick et al., 2008) 5. Ability to attend the treatment sessions and comply with the procedures, recall visits and oral hygiene measures.

Exclusion criteria

1. Smokers. (Reynolds et al., 2015) 2. Drug abusers. 3. Pregnant or lactating females. 4. Patients under any medication that affect periodontal healing. 5. Vulnerable individuals.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
- Radiographic evaluation of the changes in the intrabony defect6 monthsThe amount of bone gain in millimeters in follow up radiograph compared to preoperative radiograph

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Clinical evaluation of the changes in periodontal parametersBaseline and 6 monthsThe amount of reduction in Probing pocket depth (PD) in mm The new level of clinical attachment (CAL) in relation the CEJ in mm
Evaluation of surgical wound healing1 and 2 weeks after surgery.Early Healing Index (EHI) to assess the quality of a wound in the days or weeks following a procedure, developed by Wachtel et al. to evaluate flap closure, the presence and amount of fibrin (a blood clot component), and the degree of tissue necrosis. A lower EHI score (such as 1-3) indicates better, complete healing, whereas higher scores (e.g., 4-5) suggest incomplete or poor healing.

Countries

Egypt

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026