Link between Epstein-Barr Virus and peri-implantitis

Epstein-Barr Virus Implication in Peri-implantitis: Towards an Innovative Etiopathogenic Model Involved in Implant-supported Prostheses Loss.

Not applicable Interventional Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice · NCT03631849

This study is testing if the Epstein-Barr Virus is linked to peri-implantitis in adults with dental implants to better understand how to treat this condition.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Nice)
Trial IDNCT03631849 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to investigate the relationship between the Epstein-Barr Virus and peri-implantitis, a condition that causes inflammation and potential loss of dental implants. Peri-implantitis affects a significant number of patients and is often difficult to diagnose and treat effectively. The research will involve adult patients with at least one dental implant and diagnosed peri-implantitis, as well as a control group of healthy implants. The study will assess the impact of peri-implantitis sanitation surgery and care on the condition.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults with at least one dental implant and a diagnosis of peri-implantitis.

Not a fit: Patients with severe hematologic diseases or those with certain chronic illnesses may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and treatment options for patients suffering from peri-implantitis.

How similar studies have performed: While the link between Epstein-Barr Virus and peri-implantitis is suggested by recent studies, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patient
* Patient with at least one dental implant with a fixed implant-supported prostheses
* Patient with a peri-implantitis
* (Patient with healthy dental implant for control group)
* patients having read and understood the information note on the study and signed the informed consent form.
* patients affiliated to the social security system.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient with severe hematologic disease
* Patients with previous or current acute illness or severe chronic cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, allergic, endocrine, neuro-psychiatric, considered by the investigator to be incompatible with the conduct of the study.
* Patients treated with retinoids, oral bisphosphonates, oral anticoagulants or anticonvulsants.
* Patient have or have had cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract treated by radiotherapy.
* Patient taking a steroidal or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer or immunosuppressive chemotherapy in the last 6 months.
* Patient monitoring considered difficult by the investigator.
* Patient with oral dermatitis or adverse occlusion.
* Patient with autoimmune disease
* Patient with a linguistic or mental incapacity to understand information
* Patient trust under curators or judicial protection
* Patient participating in another clinical study.

Where this trial is running

Nice

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Peri-Implantitis
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.