About this trial
This is an investigator-initiated clinical study to establish easy referral and access for diabetic patients from primary health care to oral health care facilities for preventive oral care, periodontal assessment, and treatment, and to investigate the impact of regular home use of aPDT medical device on plaque control and gingival health, when used as an adjunct treatment to standard oral hygiene, and the effect on diabetes control in patients with the risk of periodontal disease, compared to a standard home care oral hygiene regimen.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Diabetic patient treated at community health care;
At least 18 years old;
Presence of ≥20 teeth;
Agreement to participate in the study, and to sign a written consent form;
Disqualifiers
Oral thrush;
Known sensitivity to near-infrared or antibacterial blue light.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Lumoral Treatment
- Standard oral hygiene
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa
Lead sponsor
Tampere University
Collaborator
University of Helsinki
Collaborator
Mehiläinen Health Care Services
Collaborator