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Annu Rev Immunol. 1996;14:649-83. doi: 10.1146/annurev.immunol.14.1.649.'}, {'pmid': '16185770', 'type': 'RESULT', 'citation': 'Pilkington K, Kirkwood G, Rampes H, Richardson J. Yoga for depression: the research evidence. J Affect Disord. 2005 Dec;89(1-3):13-24. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2005.08.013. Epub 2005 Sep 26.'}]}, 'descriptionModule': {'briefSummary': 'The objective of the study was to evaluate the levels of Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ), Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB) and the presence of red complex microorganisms (RCM) such as Treponema denticola (T.d), Porphyromonas gingivalis (P.g) and Tannerella forsythia (T.f) in the subgingival tissues of chronic periodontitis subjects before and after intervention with pranayama as an adjunct to scaling and root planing.', 'detailedDescription': 'Sixty chronic periodontitis subjects were selected out of which 30 subjects (control group) were treated with scaling and root planing (SRP) and 30 subjects (pranayama group) also underwent SRP and pranayama for 3 months. Clinical parameters were recorded and the presence of PPAR-γ, NF-kB and RCM were assessed at baseline and after 3 months'}, 'eligibilityModule': {'sex': 'ALL', 'stdAges': ['ADULT', 'OLDER_ADULT'], 'maximumAge': '65 Years', 'minimumAge': '30 Years', 'healthyVolunteers': True, 'eligibilityCriteria': 'Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* presence of at least 20 teeth\n* Probing pocket depth ≥ 5 mm\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* aggressive periodontitis\n* systemic disorders\n* pregnant \\& lactating females\n* smokers \\& alcoholics\n* immunocompromised individuals'}, 'identificationModule': {'nctId': 'NCT02967861', 'briefTitle': 'Effect of Pranayama on Periodontal Health', 'organization': {'class': 'OTHER', 'fullName': 'Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital'}, 'officialTitle': 'Effect of Pranayama on Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor Gamma, Nuclear Factor Kappa B and Red Complex Microorganisms in Patients With Chronic Periodontitis', 'orgStudyIdInfo': {'id': 'MAHER-MU-002-IEC/2016'}}, 'armsInterventionsModule': {'armGroups': [{'type': 'ACTIVE_COMPARATOR', 'label': 'SRP & pranayama (lifestyle modification)', 'description': '30 chronic periodontitis subjects treated with SRP \\& pranayama for 3 months', 'interventionNames': ['Behavioral: Pranayama']}, {'type': 'PLACEBO_COMPARATOR', 'label': 'Scaling and root planing', 'description': '30 chronic periodontitis subjects treated with scaling and root planing only', 'interventionNames': ['Procedure: Scaling and root planing']}], 'interventions': [{'name': 'Pranayama', 'type': 'BEHAVIORAL', 'description': 'Pranayama is the breathing exercise through the nostrils. It enhances the systemic immunity which in turn enhances the overall defense mechanism of an individual.', 'armGroupLabels': ['SRP & pranayama (lifestyle modification)']}, {'name': 'Scaling and root planing', 'type': 'PROCEDURE', 'description': 'It is a mechanical debridement of dental plaque.', 'armGroupLabels': ['Scaling and root planing']}]}, 'contactsLocationsModule': {'overallOfficials': [{'name': 'Jaideep Mahendra, MDS, Ph.D', 'role': 'PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR', 'affiliation': 'Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital'}]}, 'ipdSharingStatementModule': {'ipdSharing': 'NO'}, 'sponsorCollaboratorsModule': {'leadSponsor': {'name': 'Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital', 'class': 'OTHER'}, 'responsibleParty': {'type': 'PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR', 'investigatorTitle': 'Professor', 'investigatorFullName': 'Dr.Jaideep Mahendra', 'investigatorAffiliation': 'Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital'}}}}