NCT04137419

Brief Summary

ProlacSan probiotic lozenges and gels contain L. plantarum and L. brevis strains with proven in vitro antimicrobial activity against P. gingivalis. In our study we aim to investigate proposed benefit of ProlacSan as adjunct to conventional initial periodontal treatment in a group (n = 40) of Grade III and IV periodontitis patients. Patients will be randomized in two groups receiving either probiotic (n = 20) or placebo (n = 20) after completion of nonsurgical treatment within 7 days. Before treatment and after three months, standard periodontal parameters will be measured by masked examiner and plaque samples harvested for cultivation of 9 most relevant periodontal pathogens. One lozenge per day of probiotic/placebo will be used during 3 months healing period. Primary outcome measures will be the number of persisting sites per patient that need additional surgical treatment defined as sites with probing depth \> 4 mm and bleeding on probing.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2018

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 11, 2018

Completed
11 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 16, 2019

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 24, 2019

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 30, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 30, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

May 1, 2020

Status Verified

April 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

1.5 years

First QC Date

October 16, 2019

Last Update Submit

April 30, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

PeriodontitisProbioticNon-surgical therapy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Residual diseased site number

    No of sites with probing pocket depth (PPD) \> 4 mm and bleeding on probing after treatment

    3 months

  • Gingival bleeding index

    Percentage od bleeding sites after gentle probing of gingival sulcus

    3 months

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Probing pocket depth reduction

    3 months

  • Recession

    3 months

  • Bleeding on probing

    3 months

Study Arms (2)

ProlacSan

EXPERIMENTAL

Patient will get ProlacSan lozenges after nonsurgical treatment of periodontitis.

Dietary Supplement: Probiotic lozenges

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Patients will get placebo lozenges after nonsurgical periodontal treatment

Other: Placebo

Interventions

Probiotic lozengesDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Probiotic strains

Also known as: ProlacSan
ProlacSan
PlaceboOTHER

Similar to ProlacSan lozenges in taste in colour

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • periodontitis stage III or IV
  • at least 20 teeth for evaluation
  • besides solitary crowns, no other prosthodontic tooth replacements
  • good systemic health
  • smoking less than 10 cig/day

You may not qualify if:

  • antibiotic therapy in the last 6 months
  • chronic systemic diseases with the impact on periodontium or healing process
  • medication with the impact on periodontium or healing process

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University Dental Clinic

Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Periodontitis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Periodontal DiseasesMouth DiseasesStomatognathic Diseases

Study Officials

  • Rok Gašperšič, PhD

    Assist. prof.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Masking Details
Placebo, masked evaluator
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assist. Prof.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 16, 2019

First Posted

October 24, 2019

Study Start

November 11, 2018

Primary Completion

April 30, 2020

Study Completion

April 30, 2020

Last Updated

May 1, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations