Comparison of Salivary Interleukin-1β and Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Levels in Individuals With Chronic Periodontitis

August 31, 2017 updated by: Dr. Ghazala Hassan, University of Health Sciences Lahore

Comparison of Salivary Interleukin-1β and Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Levels in Individuals With Chronic Periodontitis Before and After Treatment With Nigella Sativa (Kalonji) Oil

Periodontitis is an infectious inflammatory disease affecting the periodontal tissue (Gingivae, alveolar bone, periodontal ligament and cementum). Chronic Periodontitis is considered to be the most prevalent disease after dental caries which is linked to increased levels of C- reactive protein, interleukins and matrix metallo-proteinases. Interleukin- 1β and Matrix metalloproteinase-8 have been shown to be robust markers of inflammatory cascade of chronic periodontitis.Various treatment modalities including scaling and root planing, toothpastes and chlorhexidine based mouthwashes have been are known to be associated with various side effects like teeth staining, altered taste sensation, mucosal burning. Hence,the use of natural medicaments could provide a better alternative because of their fewer side effects and cost effectiveness.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Periodontal disease is one of the most common diseases in humans and is responsible for most of the tooth loss in adults. World health Organisation report of 2005 described that the global problem persisted with the worldwide oral diseases such as dental caries, periodontal disease, tooth loss, oral mucosal lesions and oro-pharyngeal cancer. According to a local study the prevalence of periodontitis is found to be more in males of older age group and more in rural areas owing to the lack of awareness of importance of oral hygiene.

Apart from various conventional treatment option for periodontitis a number of herbal medicinal intervention have been used for its treatment. Plant extracts and herbs that have been used previously used for periodontal therapy include Salvadora persica, Arnica Montana and Hamamelis virginiana which have been shown to exhibit antibacterial activity against periodonto-pathic bacteria. Phytomedicines (Medicines derived from herbal plants) like indian gum arabic, aloe vera, nim, carvacrol, garlic, wild coffee and propolis resin have been used in dentistry as anti-inflammatory, antibiotics, analgesic and hypnotic agents. Propolis resin, guava and triphala have been also been used for the treatment of periodontitis

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

25

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 0092
        • Fatima Memorial Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

19 years to 40 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male and female healthy individual
  • Individuals diagnosed with chronic periodontitis according to the WHO criteria.
  • Age 19 to 40 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with gingivitis only.
  • Patients using tobacco products and alcohol.
  • Underlying systemic pathology such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, arthritis etc.
  • Oral mucosal pre-neoplastic lesions (leukoplakia, erthroplakia, lichen planus) and oral carcinomas.
  • Obese patients.
  • Pregnant females.
  • Xerostomia.
  • Previous history of radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
  • Positive history of oral prophylactic procedures (mouthwashes and antibiotics).
  • Positive history of any periodontal treatment during last 6 months.
  • Positive antibiotic therapy history within last month of study.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Quadruple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Normal Saline
The group contains healthy individuals with chronic periodontitis who will receive Normal Saline as placebo
The individuals will apply 55 drops of Normal saline on gingivae twice daily for two weeks
Other Names:
  • Saline
Experimental: Nigella Sativa
The group contains healthy individuals with chronic periodontitis who will receive Nigella sativa Oil as intervention
The individuals will apply 55 drops of Nigella sativa Oil on gingivae twice daily for two weeks
Other Names:
  • Black seed Oil

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Levels of IL 1-Beta and MMP-8
Time Frame: 2 weeks
These inflammatory marker will be measured in patients saliva again after 2 weeks. There will be reduction in their levels.
2 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ghazala Hassan, MPhil, Research Scholar

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Anticipated)

September 11, 2017

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

March 11, 2018

Study Completion (Anticipated)

April 11, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 29, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 31, 2017

First Posted (Actual)

September 1, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 1, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 31, 2017

Last Verified

August 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • UniversityHSL

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

IPD Plan Description

Data sharing will be considered after the completion of studies

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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