Status:
COMPLETED
The Occurrence of Periopathogens in Betel-Nut Chewers and the Effects of Areca-Nut on Periopathogens
Lead Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan
Conditions:
Periodontitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
20+ years
Brief Summary
Periodontal disease is considered to be an infection disease. Recent evidence supported the role of smoking as a potent risk factor for the development of periodontal disease. However, the effect of a...
Detailed Description
Periodontal disease is considered to be an infection disease. Specific microorganisms especially the gram-negative anaerobic bacteria gain predominance in periodontal pockets and challenge the host. L...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- \- Smoker/periodontitis Betel nut chewer/periodontitis Healthy
Exclusion
- systemic disease
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2001
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
186 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00155571
Start Date
August 1 2001
Last Update
November 28 2005
Active Locations (1)
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National Taiwan Univerity hospital
Dawan, Taiwan, 100