Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:13 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 11:13 PM
NCT ID:
NCT00707369
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
* periodontal screening index (PSI) of IV in at least one sextant;
* range from 18 to 75 years of age;
* clinical and radiographic signs of moderate (clinical attachment loss \[CAL\] of 3 to 4 mm) to severe (CAL 5 mm or more) chronic or aggressive periodontitis;
* at least 10 natural teeth in situ;
* pocket probing depths (PPDs) of ≥ 6 mm at a minimum of four teeth;
* willingness to participate and to be available at all times required for participation;
* willingness to abstain from using antimicrobial mouth-rinses during the study except for those explicitly prescribed;
* informed consent signed by the patient;
* sufficient knowledge of German language.
Exclusion Criteria:
* if they (or parents or siblings) show confirmed or assumed allergies or hyper-sensitive skin reactions against amoxicillin (or other penicillins or other ingredients of Amoxicillin-ratiopharm® 500mg as listed in the "summary of product characteristics, Version Juli 2005"), metronidazole (or other 5-nitroimidazoles and ingredients of Flagyl® 400mg as listed in the "summary of product characteristics, Version Juli 2007"), systemic diseases or conditions as listed in the above mentioned "summary of product characteristics", or show confirmed lactose intolerance;
* have Down's syndrome;
* known AIDS/HIV;
* regularly take systemic medication affecting the periodontal conditions, e.g. phenytoin, nifedipine, and/or steroid drugs;
* professional periodontal therapy during 6 months prior to baseline;
* require antibiotic treatment for dental appointments;
* are undergoing or require extensive dental or orthodontic treatment;
* are pregnant or breastfeeding;
* have rampant caries;
* any oral or extraoral piercing in or around the oral cavity with ornaments or accessory jewelry;
* are dental students or dental professionals;
* have participated in a clinical dental trial in the six months preceding the study;
* cognitive deficits.
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
18 Years
Maximum Age:
75 Years
Study:
NCT00707369
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00707369