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Phase 3 N=602 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Periocline as an Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing for Adult Periodontitis

Adult Periodontitis

Enrolled (actual)
602
Serious AEs
2.7%
Results posted
May 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Pocket Depth. — -1.4; -1.6; -1.4 mm

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
minocycline HCl 2.1% (Drug); Scaling and root planing (Procedure)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Sunstar Americas
Primary completion
Dec 2008

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Pocket Depth.
-1.4; -1.6; -1.4

Summary

Periodontal disease (commonly called gum disease) is generally treated by deep cleaning of the root surfaces of the teeth. This is also called scaling and root planing. Placing a topical antibiotic into the periodontal pocket at the time of scaling and root planing may help reduce pocket depth and thus help the periodontal disease. Periocline (minocycline HCl) 2.1% gel is a topical antibiotic approved in a number of countries for this use, and is now being tested in the US.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • moderate to severe periodontitis

Exclusion Criteria

  • recent periodontal therapy
  • certain medical or dental conditions
  • pregnancy
  • allergy to active drug or related drugs
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00529555). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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