Clinical Trial: Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy and Kidney Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition:
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus MeSH:D003924
Periodontitis MeSH:D010518
Diabetic Nephropathies Me
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Outcomes of Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy on Urea and Creatinine Levels in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Brief Summary:
Brief Summary (Lay Description)This research study is being conducted to understand whether treating gum disease (periodontitis) can help improve kidney health in patients who have type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Both diabetes and gum disease are common long-term conditions that often occur together. People with uncontrolled diabetes are at risk of developing kidney problems due to damage in the small blood vessels of the kidneys - a condition known as diabetic nephropathy.Scientific evidence has already shown…
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