PERIOCHIP SUMMARY
PerioChip® (chlorhexidine gluconate) is a small, orange-brown, rectangular chip (rounded at one end) for insertion into periodontal pockets. Each PerioChip weighs approximately 6.9 mg and contains 2.5 mg of chlorhexidine gluconate in a biodegradable matrix of hydrolyzed gelatin (cross-linked with glutaraldehyde). PerioChip also contains glycerin and purified water.
Chlorhexidine gluconate is an antimicrobial agent.
PerioChip is indicated as an adjunct to scaling and root planing procedures for reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis. PerioChip may be used as a part of a periodontal maintenance program, which includes good oral hygiene and scaling and root planing.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Published Studies Related to Periochip (Chlorhexidine)
Implant decontamination with 2% chlorhexidine during surgical peri-implantitis
treatment: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. [2015]
CONCLUSIONS: The use of a 2% CHX solution for implant surface decontamination
Implant decontamination with 2% chlorhexidine during surgical peri-implantitis
treatment: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. [2014]
CONCLUSIONS: The use of a 2% CHX solution for implant surface decontamination
Evaluation of the antigingivitis effect of a chlorhexidine mouthwash with or
without an antidiscoloration system compared to placebo during experimental
gingivitis. [2014]
accumulation, and gingivitis... CONCLUSIONS: CHX with an ADS did not prevent plaque or gingivitis development. In
A preliminary comparison of the effect of 0.3% versus 0.2% chlorhexidine mouth
rinse on de novo plaque formation: a monocentre randomized double-blind crossover
trial. [2013]
CONCLUSION: Chlorhexidine is an effective oral antiseptic. The CHX 0.3% mouth
Chlorhexidine alcohol base mouthrinse versus Chlorhexidine formaldehyde base
mouthrinse efficacy on plaque control: double blind, randomized clinical trials. [2013]
0.1% of Formaldehyde (CLX-F)... CONCLUSION: the results of this study showed that rinsing with an alcohol base
Clinical Trials Related to Periochip (Chlorhexidine)
EXCEL: Change in Cardiometabolic Disease Risk Factors During an Interactive Fitness Program [Completed]
Childhood obesity has increased in prevalence over the past several decades and is
predictive of adult type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Recent studies of
children and youth suggest that exercise reduces cardiometabolic risk factors. Minimal
data are available, however, on the effects of "exergaming" , interactive technology-
mediated approaches to increasing physical activity in children and youth. This project
involves a partnership between UMass Boston/GoKids Boston and Children's Hospital Boston
featuring an interdisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians from pediatric cardiology,
nursing, prevention and behavioral sciences and exercise physiology and is designed to
examine the effects of exergaming on moderate or vigorous physical activity (MVPA) indices
of adiposity, risk factors for cardiometabolic disease and self-competence in Boston Public
School children. It is hypothesized that participation in the EXCEL/exergaming intervention
for 60 minutes, three times per week for 12 weeks will significantly increase MVPA (as
measured by accelerometers), pre- to- post intervention and compared to an Advice only
(Nutrition Education) group. Results of this pilot study will guide and inform a larger study
of exergaming in children from the Boston Public Schools.
The Efficacy and Safety of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Chip (PerioChip®) in Therapy of Peri-implantitis [Recruiting]
The objective of the study is to assess the efficacy and safety of PerioChip® (Chlorhexidine
gluconate chip) in the treatment of patients with Peri-implantitis.
The hypothesis of the study is that PerioChip® in adjunct to mechanical subgingival
debridement is more effective in the treatment of peri-implantitis when compared to the
common method of mechanical subgingival debridement alone. The primary efficacy measure will
be the reduction in probing pocket depth at 6 months as measured at sites of qualifying
target implant.
The Efficacy and Safety of PerioChip Plus (Flurbiprofen/Chlorhexidine) Formulation in the Therapy of Adult Periodontitis [Completed]
Waterless Hand Cleansing With Chlorhexidine During the Perinatal Period [Recruiting]
Background (brief):
1. Burden:
Neonatal death still unacceptably high in low income countries. The common causes of
neonatal death are pneumonia, sepsis and omphalitis. Many neonatal infections occur
because the mother's hands or the hands of the person who attended the birth are
unclean. Our previous study found that there was substantial concern about excessive
exposure of the mother or the neonate to water during handwashing because of the
perception that frequent contact with water could lead to respiratory illness.
2. Knowledge gap:
Chlorhexidine has been evaluated for use in hand hygiene applications in high-income
countries, particularly in healthcare, but it has not been evaluated or promoted for
hand cleansing at the household level in low- and middle-income countries.
3. Relevance:
A waterless hand cleanser employing chlorhexidine would overcome important barriers to
handwashing with soap, perceptions of cold resulting from exposure to water, and the time
limitations perceived by mothers.
Hypothesis: Mothers who are exposed to a chlorhexidine-based hand cleansing intervention
will clean their hands (with chlorhexidine or soap and water) more frequently than mothers
who are not exposed to the chlorhexidine-based hand cleansing program.
Objectives:
The primary objective
1. To demonstrate the behavioural impact of chlorhexidine-based hand hygiene intervention
on hand cleansing of mothers during the neonatal period The secondary objectives
2. To demonstrate the impact of chlorhexidine-based hand hygiene intervention on hand
cleansing of other family members, visitors to the neonate, and birth attendants during
the neonatal period
3. To evaluate the acceptability of chlorhexidine for hand cleansing in the neonatal
period among mothers, other family members, and birth attendants
Methods:
We propose a randomized controlled trial in a rural area of Bangladesh, with an active
control. Randomization will be at the level of the participating pregnant woman. Each arm
will include 150 participants. All intervention visits will follow baseline data collection.
A trained health and hygiene promoter will carry out two visits in the antenatal period and
one postnatal visit to deliver intervention messages.
Outcome measures:
1. Observed hand cleansing behavior of mother with chlorhexidine or soap and water at
critical times.
2. Observed hand cleansing behavior of other household members and visitors to home with
chlorhexidine or soap and water at critical times.
Efficacy of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate in 70% Alcohol Compare 10% Povidone Iodine in Blood Culture in Children [Completed]
To evaluate the efficacy of 2% chlorhexidine gluconate in 70% alcohol compared with 10%
povidone iodine in reducing blood culture contamination in pediatric patients.
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