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NCT07697729

Relationship Between Metrnl Expression, IL-1β, and TNF-α in Patients With Peri-Implantitis

Sponsor: Ataturk University

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Summary

Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory disease affecting the tissues around dental implants and may lead to progressive bone loss and implant failure. Current diagnosis is mainly based on clinical and radiographic findings, which may not fully reflect the underlying inflammatory activity. Therefore, there is a need for biological markers that may provide additional information about disease-related changes. This observational study aims to compare the levels of Meteorin-like protein (Metrnl) and selected inflammatory cytokines in peri-implant crevicular fluid obtained from individuals with peri-implantitis and individuals with healthy implants. The study will evaluate Metrnl, interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-10 (IL-10). It will also examine the relationships between Metrnl and these inflammatory markers. The study hypothesis is that Metrnl levels differ between healthy peri-implant tissues and peri-implantitis and are associated with pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokine levels. The findings may help clarify the possible role of Metrnl in peri-implant inflammation and its potential as a biomarker for distinguishing peri-implant health from peri-implantitis.

Official title: Association of Metrnl Expression With IL-1β and TNF-α in Patients With Peri-Implantitis: Potential as a Novel Biomarker

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

68

Start Date

2026-07-07

Completion Date

2026-08-02

Last Updated

2026-09-03

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Locations (1)

Atatürk University

Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)