Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 25 to 60

Diode laser, Gudmar, and vinegar in root canal treatment for people with type 2 diabetes

Official title: Antibacterial Effect Of 940nm Diode Laser, Apple Cider Vinegar And Gymnema Sylvestre In Diabetic Patients With Apical Periodontitis Against Peptostreptococcus Species- A Randomized Clinical Trial

Run by Sharda University · NCT07549373 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether using a diode laser plus Gudmar and apple cider vinegar during root canal treatment helps people with type 2 diabetes see better outcomes.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages25 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
Enrollment90 (estimated)
SponsorSharda University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Noida, Uttar Pradesh)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 1, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsMay 1, 2027
Registry record updatedMay 28, 2026
Trial IDNCT07549373 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 25–60 with type 2 diabetes, HbA1c ≥ 6.5%, multirooted teeth with periapical lesions, and adequate fasting/random glucose control are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients without periapical lesions or without diabetes-related factors meeting the inclusion criteria may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The trial is a randomized controlled study conducted over one year at Sharda University. It includes adults with type 2 diabetes who require endodontic treatment and meet specific glycemic criteria. Participants are assigned to intervention arms involving a 940 nm diode laser, apple cider vinegar, and Gymnema sylvestre, with saline as a control, following standard endodontic procedures and aseptic technique. Outcomes are assessed via patient-reported pain (visual analog scale) and radiographic healing at multiple follow-up visits up to 60 days, with data analyzed statistically. Ethical approval is obtained and informed consent is required.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could reduce postoperative pain and improve endodontic outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes.

How similar studies have gone: Endodontic studies exploring adjunctive lasers and herbal adjuvants show mixed results; this trial tests a novel combination in a diabetic population.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Using radiographs, intraoral periapical radiographs (RVG) primary endodontic infection will be selected.
* Multirooted teeth , root with periapical lesion will be selected
* Type 2 diabetics between the ages of 25 years and 60 years will be chosen; both male and female patients
* A fasting blood sugar level of 126 mg/dl and a random blood sugar level of less than 200 mg/dl
* HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) ≥ 6.5%

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with systemic conditions other than type 2 diabetes
* Women who are pregnant
* Those patients that have used antibiotics within the previous three months,
* Those patients that have teeth with developmental defects, calcified canals,
* Teeth that cannot be isolated with rubber dams,
* Tortuous canals
* Roots that are fractured

Where it's running

  • Dr Lakshmi Pandey
    Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
    Recruiting

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.