Impact of Pycnogenol® on Gingival Inflammation

NCT ID: NCT05786820

Last Updated: 2024-08-09

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

90 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-03-17

Study Completion Date

2024-07-20

Brief Summary

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This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 2-arm, parallel group clinical trial is designed to evaluate the impact of the regular consumption of a polyphenol-containing Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster) bark extract (Pycnogenol®) on clinical signs of gingival inflammation in a cohort of periodontal aftercare patients

Detailed Description

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Polyphenols are natural compounds produced by plants that have various functions, such as defence against microbial pathogens or protection against UV light. Based on their antioxidant activity, a soothing or preventive effect of polyphenols on various inflammatory diseases has been suspected. There is evidence of an anti-inflammatory effect of polyphenols in manifest periodontitis as well as antibacterial properties of these compounds. In addition, it is discussed that dietary polyphenols intervene in mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of arteriosclerotic changes and their progression.

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 2-arm, parallel group clinical trial is designed to evaluate the impact of the regular consumption of a polyphenol-containing Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster) bark extract (Pycnogenol®) on clinical signs of gingival inflammation in a cohort of periodontal aftercare patients

Conditions

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Periodontitis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled 2-arm, parallel group clinical trial
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors
The experimental pine bark dietary supplement is packaged in neutral capsules, which are dispensed to the study patients in bottles with code labels.

Study Groups

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Pycnogenol Group

Professional mechanical plaque removal + Pycnogenol capsule

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Pycnogenol

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

daily consumption of a pycnogenol-containing capsule

Placebo Group

Professional mechanical plaque removal + placebo capsule

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Daily consumption of a placebo capsule

Interventions

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Pycnogenol

daily consumption of a pycnogenol-containing capsule

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Daily consumption of a placebo capsule

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Other Intervention Names

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Maritime pine bark extract

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* number of teeth ≥ 10
* age ≥ 35 ≤ 90 years
* body mass index (BMI) ≥ 20 ≤ 30
* history of periodontal disease and inclusion in a regular scheme of supportive periodontal therapy (regularly repeated subgingival biofilm removal 2-4 x/year)
* minimum of 10% probing sites displaying bleeding on probing

Exclusion Criteria

* manifestation of inflammatory oral mucosal diseases other than gingivitis
* xerostomia (stimulated salivary flow ≤ 0.1 ml/minute)
* inability to perform regular oral home care
* inability to follow the study protocol due to intellectual or physical handicaps
* history of malignancy, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy for malignancy in the past 5 years
* current pregnancy
* acute infections such as HIV
* manifestation of metabolic bone disease
* use of antibiotics and/or anti-inflammatory medications within 4 weeks prior to screening.
* current orthodontic therapy
Minimum Eligible Age

35 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

90 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Wuerzburg

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Wuerzburg University Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Dept. of Periodontology, Center for Oral Health

Würzburg, , Germany

Site Status

Countries

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Germany

References

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Bayer J, Petersen NK, Hess JV, Jockel-Schneider Y, Hogger P. Impact of a Dietary Supplementation with French Maritime Pine Bark Extract Pycnogenol(R) on Salivary and Serum Inflammatory Biomarkers During Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy-A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Double-Blind Trial. Nutrients. 2025 Apr 30;17(9):1546. doi: 10.3390/nu17091546.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 40362854 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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PINEGIN_Protocol 1.7 - 17-7-21

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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