Regular Use of aPDT in the Management and Prevention of Periodontitis Symptoms in Diabetic Patients

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorWellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa

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

150 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa

Lead sponsor

Tampere University

Collaborator

University of Helsinki

Collaborator

Mehiläinen Health Care Services

Collaborator