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NCT00641901 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

A Study to Evaluate Associations Between Gingivitis and Pregnancy Outcomes

A clinical trial, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Completed
Registry status
120
Enrollment target

NCT00641901 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The registered enrollment target is 120 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00641901 has completed, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.

COMPLETED
Registry status
120 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Compelling evidence suggesting a possible link between maternal pregnancy-related periodontitis (gum disease) and spontaneous pre-term birth (PTB)makes effective management of oral health a relevant and significant obstetrical-dental issue. The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether intensive education and counseling can help pregnant women learn to maintain excellent oral health and in doing so reduce the severity of gingivitis and periodontitis during their pregnancy. Failure to effectively remove the plaque biofilm from the surface of teeth every day is the crucial event leading to the development of gingivitis and plaque-induced gingivitis is the most common form of periodontal disease in pregnant women. We therefore hypothesize that patients can be taught to effectively modulate their own disease through intensive education and meticulous home care coupled with closely monitored behavior modification. We believe this may be an effective approach toward improving oral health with the potential to reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL counseling

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 120 participants
Start Date 2007-01
Est. Completion 2009-07

Sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

1,160 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00641901

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00641901 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 120 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which counseling is the first listed.

NCT00641901 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00641901 about?

NCT00641901 is a clinical study titled "A Study to Evaluate Associations Between Gingivitis and Pregnancy Outcomes". Compelling evidence suggesting a possible link between maternal pregnancy-related periodontitis (gum disease) and spontaneous pre-term birth (PTB)makes effective management of oral health a relevant and significant obstetrical-dental issue. The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether in...

What is the current status of trial NCT00641901?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 120 participants. The study started on 2007-01. Estimated completion is 2009-07.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00641901?

The interventions under investigation include: counseling (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00641901?

This trial is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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