Status:

COMPLETED

Impact of Periodontal Disease on Outcomes in Diabetes

Lead Sponsor:

University of Nevada, Reno

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)

Conditions:

Periodontal Disease

Diabetes Mellitus

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

This study examines how periodontal disease affects the complications of diabetes and how treatment for periodontal disease affects biomarkers associated with the complications of diabetes.

Detailed Description

The goal is to look for predictive factors of poor oral health and the impact of poor oral health on the complications of diabetes. The prevalence of periodontal disease among patients with diabetes i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • All patients 18 years or older with diabetes for more than 2 years who present for their regular clinic visit will be eligible for inclusion in the survey part of the study. Further criteria for enrollment into the subgroup (n = 24) will include; Inclusion criteria
  • Answers on the questionnaire suggesting POD or gingivitis.
  • At least 16 teeth in place
  • On a stable treatment for their diabetes
  • Hemoglobin A1c between 6 and 10

Exclusion

  • Treatment with anti-inflammatory medications
  • Cigarette smoking
  • Treatment with thiazolidinediones
  • Previous diagnosis of osteoporosis or treatment for osteoporosis with FDA approved agents.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2013

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

250 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02289066

Start Date

November 1 2013

End Date

June 1 2015

Last Update

December 2 2015

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University of Nevada School of Medicine

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89102