Title

Comparison of Moxifloxacin With Ciprofloxacin/Metronidazole on Patients With Chronic Periodontitis
Comparison of Moxifloxacin With Ciprofloxacin/Metronidazole as Adjunctive Therapy to Mechanical Treatment of Patients With Chronic Periodontitis
  • Phase

    Phase 4
  • Study Type

    Interventional
  • Status

    Completed No Results Posted
  • Study Participants

    76
The purpose of this study is to assess the clinical and microbiological effectiveness of the moxifloxacin compared with the combination ciprofloxacin - metronidazole, when used as adjunctive therapy to scaling and root planning for the treatment of advanced chronic periodontitis.
Periodontitis is an endemic inflammatory disease caused by a mixed bacterial biofilm infection that is followed by destruction of tooth supporting tissues. Standard of care consists of lifelong mechanical removal of the biofilm. However, outcome is variable. According to recent EFP and AAP reviews, adjunctive antimicrobial therapy may be beneficial.However, bearing in mind that Colombia has reported the frequent presence of Enterobacteriaceae (Klebsiella and Enterobacter) in subgingival plaque of patients with chronic periodontitis, the response to treatment may be different.The enteric have shown resistance to amoxicillin, amoxicillin / clavulanate, metronidazole and tetracycline in studies conducted in the United States, Norway, Brazil and Colombia.Although the combination ciprofloxacin metronidazole has been recommended in the dental literature are not known publications that demonstrate its effectiveness against periodontopathogens and enteric present in subgingival plaque of subjects with chronic periodontitis.On the other hand, some in vitro studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of moxifloxacin against periodontopathogens, but was not aware of any clinical trials or in vitro studies on antibiotic resistance and susceptibility to enteric isolated subgingival plaque of patients with chronic periodontitis in which employs moxifloxacin.
Study Started
Feb 28
2009
Primary Completion
Dec 31
2009
Study Completion
Apr 30
2010
Last Update
May 12
2010
Estimate

Drug moxifloxacin

400 mg moxifloxacin once daily for 7 days

  • Other names: Moxifloxacin hydrochloride

Drug Ciprofloxacin plus metronidazole

Ciprofloxacin 1000 mg once daily for 7 days; Metronidazole 500 mg twice daily for 7 days

  • Other names: ciprofloxacino, metronidazole benzoato

Moxifloxacin Experimental

Scaling and root planing plus 400 mg moxifloxacin once daily for 7 days.

Ciprofloxacin plus metronidazole Active Comparator

Scaling and root planing plus ciprofloxacin 1000 mg once daily for 7 days and metronidazole 500 mg twice daily for 7 days

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

18 years of age and up
clinical and radiographic signs of severe (CAL 5 mm or more) chronic periodontitis.
at least 20 natural teeth in situ
pocket probing depths (PPDs) of ≥ 5 mm at a minimum of eight tooth sites
willingness to participate and to be available at all times required for participation
over 30% of the teeth present must have a PPDs)≥ 4 mm and insertion loss ≥ 5 mm evaluated by an experienced periodontist
informed consent signed by the patient

Exclusion Criteria:

if they (or parents or siblings) show confirmed or assumed allergies or hyper-sensitive skin reactions against moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin (or other quinolones as listed in the "summary of product characteristics, Version Juli 2005"), metronidazole (or other 5-nitroimidazoles and ingredients of Flagyl® 400mg as listed in the "summary of product characteristics, Version Juli 2007"), systemic diseases or conditions as listed in the above mentioned "summary of product characteristics"
subjects who have undergone antibiotic therapy three months before the start of the study under interrogation
have Down's syndrome
known AIDS/HIV
regularly take systemic medication affecting the periodontal conditions, e.g. phenytoin, nifedipine, and/or steroid drugs
professional periodontal therapy during 6 months prior to baseline
require antibiotic treatment for dental appointments
are pregnant or breastfeeding
No Results Posted