Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 9:40 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 9:40 PM
NCT ID:
NCT00662532
Brief Summary:
This study is for people at least 21 years old who have signs of problems, like swollen gums and shrinking bones, by dental implants.
Detailed Description:
At Visit 1, the dentist will:
* do an oral exam
* ask some questions
* decide if the person qualifies for being in the study
* make an appointment for Visit 2 if they qualify
At Visit 2 (Baseline), the dentist will:
* do a special cleaning of the implants
* examine the whole mouth
* collect some fluid
* take x-rays
* put the people into one of two groups (taking into account whether or not they smoke)
1. one group will have the study antibiotic put on all the areas in their mouth with gum problems
2. the other group will not receive the antibiotic At Visit 3 (about a month later), only fluid samples will be collected.
At Visit 4 (about 3 months later), the dentist will:
* collect fluid samples
* examine the whole mouth
* apply the antibiotic again for people in that group
At Visit 5 (about 6 months later), the dentist will:
* collect fluid samples
* examine the whole mouth
* take x-rays
Study:
NCT00662532
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00662532