Light-based mouth treatment for gum disease in people with diabetes
Tests a light-based device at home for gum disease in adults with diabetes.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Regular Use of aPDT in the Management and Prevention of Periodontitis Symptoms in Diabetic Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Tampere, FinlandSee the site
Where in Finland
- Wellbeing Services of County PirkanmaaTampere, FinlandTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa
- Trial code
- NCT06486012
- Record updated
- 16 October 2026
- Original description
This is an investigator-initiated clinical study to establish easy referral and access for diabetic patients from primary health care to oral health care facilities for preventive oral care, periodontal assessment, and treatment, and to investigate the impact of regular home use of aPDT medical device on plaque control and gingival health, when used as an adjunct treatment to standard oral hygiene, and the effect on diabetes control in patients with the risk of periodontal disease, compared to a standard home care oral hygiene regimen.Read full original descriptionShow less
Regular Use of Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy in the Management and Prevention of Periodontitis Symptoms in Diabetic Patients - Special Attention to Diabetic Balance and Metabolism
This is an investigator-initiated clinical study to establish easy referral and access for diabetic patients from primary health care to oral health care facilities for preventive oral care, periodontal assessment, and treatment, and to investigate the impact of regular home use of aPDT medical device on plaque control and gingival health, when used as an adjunct treatment to standard oral hygiene, and the effect on diabetes control in patients with the risk of periodontal disease, compared to a standard home care oral hygiene regimen.
Inclusion: Diabetic patient treated at community health care; At least 18 years old; Presence of ≥20 teeth; Agreement to participate in the study, and to sign a written consent form; Ability to cooperate with the treatment protocol according to coordinator investigator's assessment.
Exclusion: Oral thrush; Known sensitivity to near-infrared or antibacterial blue light.