Status:

COMPLETED

Study of Vitamin D Supplementation on Improvement of Gums Health

Lead Sponsor:

Aga Khan University

Conditions:

Gingival and Periodontal Disease

Deficiency of Vitamin D3

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-45 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

There is a gap in knowledge regarding the effects of Vitamin D supplementation on periodontal status in pregnant wome. The investigators aim to evaluate the potential benefit, if any of vitamin D supp...

Detailed Description

Periodontal disease is one of the most common chronic infectious diseases known to humans, with a reported prevalence varying between 10%-60% in adults. Periodontal health is commonly affected in preg...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Pregnant females from 12-20 weeks of gestation who agree to participate in the study.
  • Presence of at least 20 natural teeth in mouth excluding third molars.
  • For controls: Non pregnant, healthy females matched with pregnant with respect to age and education.

Exclusion

  • Pregnant females with high Vitamin D levels,
  • Women with metabolic diseases such as diabetes (type 1 or 2).
  • Presence of acute dental or periodontal disease
  • Presence of systemic disease and/or medication affecting the periodontium;
  • Receipt of systemic antibiotic treatment or dental prophylaxis in the previous 3 months and those who do not provide informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

115 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01422122

Start Date

June 1 2010

End Date

December 1 2011

Last Update

April 20 2017

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AKU, Women & Child Health Outreach Office

Pind Dadan Khan, Punjab Province, Pakistan