Probiotic Response in Periodontal Disease (MicroPerio)
16. července 2026 aktualizováno: Maria Carlota Dao, University of New Hampshire
MicroPerio: Microbiome and Dietary Predictors of Probiotic Response in Periodontal Disease
Probiotics are live microorganisms that can be taken as supplements and have shown promise in playing a beneficial role in improving clinical conditions that are characterized by chronic inflammation, such as periodontal disease (PD).
The human gut microbiome is composed of trillions of bacteria that reside throughout the gastrointestinal tract and has an important role in the modulation of inflammatory responses in the human host.
There is evidence that PD is associated with alterations in the oral and gut microbiomes, suggesting that probiotics may reduce inflammation through microbiome modulation.
However, individual responses to probiotics can be highly variable, and robust predictors of probiotic responsiveness remain poorly defined.
There is also limited knowledge about how the oral and gut microbiome interact even though there is growing evidence for a bidirectional oral-gut axis with implications for host immunity, inflammation, and probiotic responsiveness.
The overarching goal of this project is to identify oral and gut microbiome features that predict responsiveness to probiotic interventions as an adjuvant treatment for PD.
We will conduct a double-blind randomized controlled trial in which New Hampshire adults with stage III PD will be randomized to receive a 12-week adjuvant intervention of either a daily probiotic (n=45) or placebo (n=45) lozenge.
The probiotic intervention will consist of a once daily lozenge containing a standard dose of 200 million CFU of two strains of Limosilactobacillus reuteri (DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289), a commercial formulation demonstrated to be safe and well-tolerated in this population over this treatment length.
The primary outcome to quantify responsiveness to the probiotic as an adjuvant therapeutic for PD will be within-subject change from baseline in inflammatory markers, and oral and gut microbiome composition.
Přehled studie
Postavení
Zatím nenabíráme
Podmínky
Intervence / Léčba
Typ studie
Intervenční
Zápis (Odhadovaný)
100
Fáze
- Nelze použít
Kontakty a umístění
Tato část poskytuje kontaktní údaje pro ty, kteří studii provádějí, a informace o tom, kde se tato studie provádí.
Studijní kontakt
- Jméno: Maria C Dao, PhD
- Telefonní číslo: (603) 862-4723
- E-mail: carlota.dao@unh.edu
Studijní záloha kontaktů
- Jméno: Francesca Schembri, MS
- E-mail: Francesca.Schembri@unh.edu
Kritéria účasti
Výzkumníci hledají lidi, kteří odpovídají určitému popisu, kterému se říká kritéria způsobilosti. Některé příklady těchto kritérií jsou celkový zdravotní stav osoby nebo předchozí léčba.
Kritéria způsobilosti
Věk způsobilý ke studiu
- Dospělý
- Starší dospělý
Přijímá zdravé dobrovolníky
Ne
Popis
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age between 45 and 65 years: Restricting eligibility to this age range reduces potential confounding from age-related comorbidities and ensures adequate natural dentition for standardized gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) sampling.
- Diagnosis of Stage III periodontal disease (PD): Participants must have clinically confirmed Stage III (severe) PD according to the 2017 American Academy of Periodontology/European Federation of Periodontology (AAP/EFP) classification system to ensure consistent disease severity among enrolled participants.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Use of prebiotic, probiotic, or fiber supplements within the previous 6 months: Recent use of microbiome-modulating supplements could alter baseline oral or gut microbial composition and confound assessment of responsiveness to the probiotic intervention.
- Use of antibiotics within the previous 6 months: Antibiotic exposure can cause sustained disruptions to host microbiomes and immune responses, which may confound evaluation of probiotic-related changes in inflammatory and microbial outcomes.
- Systemic diseases affecting the periodontium (uncontrolled diabetes mellitus defined as HbA1c ≥8%, autoimmune diseases): These conditions may independently influence periodontal inflammation, immune responses, and microbiome composition, potentially confounding interpretation of study outcomes.
- History of communicable or chronic diseases that may render study participation unsafe: Certain medical conditions may increase the risk of adverse events associated with study procedures or probiotic exposure.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding: Physiological changes during pregnancy and lactation may influence periodontal status, immune function, and microbiome composition.
- Having fewer than 20 natural teeth: Adequate natural dentition is required to support standardized periodontal assessments and reliable biospecimen collection.
- Use of removable dentures: Denture use alters the oral microbiome and local inflammatory environment and may compromise the validity of periodontal outcome measures.
- Surgical periodontal disease treatment within the previous 6 months: Recent surgical intervention may induce substantial changes in the periodontal environment, complicating baseline measurement and interpretation of treatment response.
- Ongoing participation in another clinical trial: Concurrent participation in another trial may introduce overlapping interventions or behavioral changes that could compromise internal validity.
- Lack of mobility or physical independence: Physical limitations may make participation burdensome or interfere with attendance at study visits and completion of study procedures.
- Inability to communicate orally or in written English: Because study procedures and consent materials will be conducted in English, adequate language proficiency is required to ensure participants understand study instructions and provide informed consent.
Studijní plán
Tato část poskytuje podrobnosti o studijním plánu, včetně toho, jak je studie navržena a co studie měří.
Jak je studie koncipována?
Detaily designu
- Primární účel: Léčba
- Přidělení: Randomizované
- Intervenční model: Paralelní přiřazení
- Maskování: Čtyřnásobek
Zbraně a zásahy
Skupina účastníků / Arm |
Intervence / Léčba |
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Komparátor placeba: Placebo
Placebo lozenge (Ingredients: Isomalt, xylitol, peppermint flavor, menthol flavor and calcium sterate)
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Daily placebo lozenge.
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Experimentální: Probiotic
Probiotic lozenge (Ingredients: Limosilactobacillus reuteri, isomalt, xylitol, peppermint flavor, menthol flavor and calcium sterate)
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L. reuteri is a probiotic that has been shown to inhibit the activity of "red complex" species and reduce PD severity in vitro and in animal models, and has been shown to ameliorate clinical outcomes of PD in human trials.
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Co je měření studie?
Primární výstupní opatření
Měření výsledku |
Popis opatření |
Časové okno |
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Matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8)in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF)
Časové okno: Change from baseline to week 12
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MMP-8 is a validated biomarker of periodontal collagen breakdown
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Change from baseline to week 12
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Sekundární výstupní opatření
Měření výsledku |
Popis opatření |
Časové okno |
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C-reactive protein (CRP) in saliva and plasma
Časové okno: Change from baseline to week 12
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CRP is an acute phase protein used as marker of oral and systemic inflammation
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Change from baseline to week 12
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Interleukin 1β (IL-1β) in saliva and plasma
Časové okno: Change from baseline to week 12
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Interleukin IL-1β is a pro-inflammatory cytokine measured in saliva and plasma as an indicator of systemic and oral inflammatory response.
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Change from baseline to week 12
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IL-6 in saliva and plasma
Časové okno: Change from baseline to week 12
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Il-6 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine measured in saliva and plasma as an indicator of systemic and oral inflammatory response.
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Change from baseline to week 12
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IL-8 in saliva and plasma
Časové okno: Change from baseline to week 12
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IL-8 is a chemokine involved in neutrophil recruitment and local inflammatory activity, measured as a marker of periodontal inflammatory response.
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Change from baseline to week 12
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Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) in saliva and plasma
Časové okno: Change from baseline to week 12
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TNF-α is a pro-inflammatory cytokine associated with tissue inflammation and periodontal disease activity, measured to assess inflammatory modulation following probiotic supplementation.
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Change from baseline to week 12
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Oral microbiome composition
Časové okno: Change from baseline to week 12
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Relative abundance and diversity of bacterial taxa in oral samples, assessed to determine whether probiotic supplementation alters the microbial community associated with periodontal disease.
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Change from baseline to week 12
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Gut microbiome composition
Časové okno: Change from baseline to week 12
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Relative abundance and diversity of bacterial taxa in stool samples, assessed to evaluate whether probiotic supplementation affects gut microbial ecology.
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Change from baseline to week 12
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Oral and gut microbiome functional potential
Časové okno: Change from baseline to week 12
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Predicted or measured microbial gene pathway profiles, assessed to identify functional microbial features associated with inflammatory response and probiotic responsiveness.
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Change from baseline to week 12
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Sponzor
Termíny studijních záznamů
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Hlavní termíny studia
Začátek studia (Odhadovaný)
1. října 2026
Primární dokončení (Odhadovaný)
1. listopadu 2027
Dokončení studie (Odhadovaný)
1. července 2028
Termíny zápisu do studia
První předloženo
16. července 2026
První předloženo, které splnilo kritéria kontroly kvality
16. července 2026
První zveřejněno (Aktuální)
21. července 2026
Aktualizace studijních záznamů
Poslední zveřejněná aktualizace (Aktuální)
21. července 2026
Odeslaná poslední aktualizace, která splnila kritéria kontroly kvality
16. července 2026
Naposledy ověřeno
1. července 2026
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- UNH-17-FY2026_181-01
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All results will be reported in aggregate form using summary statistics. No direct identifiers will be included in publications, presentations, or shared datasets. Analytic files will contain only coded data linked to unique study IDs.
Because the study will enroll participants within a defined age range and geographic region, demographic variables will be reported in grouped categories, and small cell sizes will be aggregated or not report to prevent potential re-identification.
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