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NCT00937976 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Treatment for Periodontal Disease in Dialysis Patients
A NA study of Periodontal Disease, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00937976 is a NA study of Periodontal Disease that has completed, run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 238-participant average among 8 other Periodontal Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (75% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT00937976, a NA study of Periodontal Disease, has completed, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The primary objective is to test the hypothesis that periodontal intervention in dialysis patients who have both periodontal disease and a historically high burden of cardiovascular disease will result in a reduction of inflammatory markers and improvement markers of nutrition health like albumin. Patients will be randomized to one of two treatment arms: intensive periodontal therapy or control-delayed periodontal therapy. Eligible patients will have 5 study visits over 7 to 12 months.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing
Study Locations (1)
North Carolina
- GO Health Center, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-06 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00937976
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00937976 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 238-participant average among 8 other Periodontal Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (75% lower). The listed sponsor is University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Periodontal Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing is the first listed.
NCT00937976 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00937976 about?
NCT00937976 is a clinical study titled "Treatment for Periodontal Disease in Dialysis Patients". The primary objective is to test the hypothesis that periodontal intervention in dialysis patients who have both periodontal disease and a historically high burden of cardiovascular disease will result in a reduction of inflammatory markers and improvement markers of nutrition health like albumin. P...
What is the current status of trial NCT00937976?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2008-08. Estimated completion is 2010-06.
What conditions does trial NCT00937976 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Periodontal Disease.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00937976?
The interventions under investigation include: Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00937976?
This trial is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00937976 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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