Gum treatment with antibiotic microspheres may also help control diabetes
NCT ID NCT07298057
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study tests whether adding Arestin (minocycline microspheres) to standard deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) improves gum healing and blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes and moderate to severe gum disease. About 42 participants will be randomly assigned to receive deep cleaning alone or deep cleaning plus Arestin. The main goal is to see if gum pockets close better with the added antibiotic, and researchers will also track changes in blood sugar and inflammation levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- minocycline microspheres (Arestin)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a better way to treat gum disease and improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply widely. The added benefit of Arestin over deep cleaning alone is uncertain.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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About 42 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults (≥18 years) with type 2 diabetes mellitus (HbA1c ≥ 7.0% and ≤9.5%) 2. Diagnosed with moderate to severe periodontitis (≥5 mm probing pocket depth in at least 6 distinct interproximal sites, on different teeth) 3. At least 16 teeth present 4. No periodontal treatment in the last 6 months Exclusion Criteria: 1. Allergy to minocycline or tetracycline 2. Unable to receive or to tolerate local anesthesia 3. Unable to tolerate tooth instrumentation with ultrasonic instruments. 4. Require IV sedation to receive scaling and root planing 5. Use of antibiotics within the past 3 months 6. Pregnancy or breastfeeding 7. Morbid Obesity (BMI 40+) 8. Smokers or patients with poorly controlled systemic diseases other than diabetes
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Locations
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Case Western Reserve University
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States