Genetic Variants and Oxidative Stress as Links Between Periodontitis and Metabolic Syndrome

October 25, 2017 updated by: University College, London
The aim of this study is to investigate the systemic impact of periodontitis in patients with Metabolic Syndrome, by assessing measures of sub-clinical atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk, microbial factors and host genetic variants, and to study the possible effect of mediators of inflammation and oxidative stress as links between the two conditions.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This is a cross-sectional study. 102 patients with metabolic syndrome will be recruited and will have periodontal and dental examination for diagnosis of caries and periodontal diseases. They will undergo blood, saliva, GCF and subgingival plaque sampling and a series of tests on cardiovascular disease, including measures of pulse-wave velocity,carotid intima-media thickness and echocardiography assessment. Statistical analysis will assess associations between dental diagnoses and metabolic, cardiovascular, inflammatory, genetic, microbial and cardiovascular risk outcomes.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

102

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Locations

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

18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Subjects with metabolic syndrome will be recruited from outpatients attending the Internal Medicine Unity at the University of Catania.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Caucasian ethnicity
  • Age 18- 75
  • Diagnosis of metabolic syndrome
  • Presence of at least 12 teeth

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy
  • Presence of infectious diseases such as hepatitis and HIV
  • Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (excluding low-dose aspirin) within one month prior to the baseline visit
  • Use of systemic antibiotics within three months prior to the baseline visit
  • Antibiotic pre-medication required for the performance of periodontal examination

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

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
pulse wave velocity
Time Frame: baseline
baseline
oxidative stress
Time Frame: baseline
baseline
carotid intima-media thickness
Time Frame: baseline
baseline
genetic variants
Time Frame: baseline
baseline
left ventricular mass
Time Frame: baseline
baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
inflammatory markers
Time Frame: baseline
baseline
subgingival microbes
Time Frame: baseline
baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University College, London

Collaborators

University of Catania

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

July 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 30, 2017

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 31, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 26, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 26, 2017

First Posted (Actual)

September 29, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 26, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 25, 2017

Last Verified

September 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 4242/01

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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