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Curcumin Paste as an Adjunctive Therapy in Periodontitis

NCT04032132 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2019-07-25

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Summary

The turmeric (Curcuma longa) plant, a herb belonging to the ginger family. The most active component of turmeric is curcumin, which makes up 2 to 5% of the spice. Curcumin showed has antibacterial effect against periodontal pathogen and positive result regarding conventional treatment of periodontal disease due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and wound healing properties. This study will be carried out to examine the effect of curcumin when used in conjunction with open flap debridement treating deep periodontal pockets. (suggesting that it may have positive effect)

Conditions

  • Periodontitis

Interventions

DRUG

curcumin paste

curcumin is a herb used for medical purpose

PROCEDURE

curettage

open flab debridement surgery

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ain Shams University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ahmed Y Gamal, professor · Faculty of dentistry -Ain Shams university

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-08-20
Primary Completion
2018-05-06
Completion
2018-11-05
FDA Drug
Yes

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