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NCT03628872 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Treatment of Periodontitis With Er:YAG Laser

A NA study of Periodontal Diseases and Generalized Moderate Chronic Periodontitis, sponsored by Columbia University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
29
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03628872: Completed NA study of Periodontal Diseases and Generalized Moderate Chronic Periodontitis, sponsored by Columbia University.

NCT03628872 is a NA study of Periodontal Diseases and Generalized Moderate Chronic Periodontitis that has completed, run by Columbia University. The registered enrollment target is 29 participants, below the 160-participant average among 15 other Periodontal Diseases trials with a reported enrollment target (82% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03628872, a NA study of Periodontal Diseases and Generalized Moderate Chronic Periodontitis, has completed, sponsored by Columbia University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
29 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this research project is to gain information on the best and most comfortable way to treat the periodontal disease. The main objective is to compare the efficacy of conventional scaling and root planning compared to laser scaling for the non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease. Both therapies have shown to be effective and are regularly used in the dental clinic.

Primary Outcome

Calculated based on distance from CEJ to gingival margin and the pocket depth (site specific measurement)

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Scaling and root planing
  • DEVICE Er:YAG Laser
  • DEVICE Hand instruments

Study Locations (1)

New York

  • Columbia University College of Dental Medicine - New York

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 29 participants
Start Date 2018-03-02
Est. Completion 2019-06-01
Phase NA
Columbia University

958 total trials

What the finished NCT03628872 record still lists

NCT03628872 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 29 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 160-participant average among 15 other Periodontal Diseases trials with a reported enrollment target (82% lower).

The record links to 3 conditions, with Periodontal Diseases appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Scaling and root planing is the first listed.

NCT03628872 reports a single indexed study location in New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03628872 about?

NCT03628872 is a clinical study titled "Treatment of Periodontitis With Er:YAG Laser". The purpose of this research project is to gain information on the best and most comfortable way to treat the periodontal disease. The main objective is to compare the efficacy of conventional scaling and root planning compared to laser scaling for the non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease. ...

What is the current status of trial NCT03628872?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 29 participants. The study started on 2018-03-02. Estimated completion is 2019-06-01.

What conditions does trial NCT03628872 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Periodontal Diseases, Generalized Moderate Chronic Periodontitis, Generalized Severe Chronic Periodontitis.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03628872?

The interventions under investigation include: Scaling and root planing (PROCEDURE), Er:YAG Laser (DEVICE), Hand instruments (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03628872?

This trial is sponsored by Columbia University, which has 958 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03628872 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Periodontal Diseases

Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.

Where NCT03628872's enrollment target sits among peer trials

29 12th of 15 higher than 4 of 15 other Periodontal Diseases trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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