Status:
COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate Associations Between Gingivitis and Pregnancy Outcomes
Lead Sponsor:
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Conditions:
Pregnancy-associated Gingivitis
Eligibility:
FEMALE
16+ years
Brief 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 a...
Detailed Description
Adverse pregnancy outcomes are significant personal and public health issues in the United States where approximately 12% of all births are pre-term (\<37 weeks gestation). Care for these neonates acc...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Confirmed pregnancy between 16 and 24 weeks gestation
- Minimum of 20 natural teeth
- Gingival inflammation 50% of teeth
Exclusion
- Multiple gestations
- Positive history for HIV infection, AIDS, Diabetes Mellitus
- Rampant untreated caries
- Concomitant Orthodontic treatment
- Medical condition that requires antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental treatment
- Chronic use of medication that may cause gingival hypertrophy
- Chronic use of steroids
- Any obstetrical contraindication
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2007
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00641901
Start Date
January 1 2007
End Date
July 1 2009
Last Update
March 1 2013
Active Locations (1)
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The Center for Women's Reproductive Health at UAB
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35294