Metformin or chlorhexidine gel for gum disease treatment
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding metformin gel or chlorhexidine gel to standard deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) helps treat stage II, grade B gum disease more effectively. It compares these two gels to see which one works better for healing gums.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have stage II, grade B periodontitis (a specific type of gum disease).
- Your gum pockets are 5 mm or less and you have lost 3 to 4 mm of gum attachment.
- You are generally healthy with no other health issues that affect your gums.
- You are not a smoker or tobacco user.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have no allergy to metformin or chlorhexidine.
- You have not used antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs in the past 3 months.
- You have not had gum treatment in the past 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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