Assessing quality of life in periodontitis patients during supportive therapy
Official title: Evaluation of the Quality of Life of Periodontitis Patients Visiting Supportive Periodontal Therapy - A Prospective Study
Run by Medical University of Vienna · NCT05339178 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how supportive therapy affects the quality of life for people with gum disease over a period of up to 10 years.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 130 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Vienna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 10, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 2032 |
| Study ends | December 2033 |
| Registry record updated | April 21, 2022 |
| Trial ID | NCT05339178 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients who have completed active periodontal treatment and are returning for supportive therapy for at least one year.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not undergone active periodontal treatment or are not in supportive therapy may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) of patients with periodontitis who are undergoing supportive periodontal therapy. It will relate QoL assessments to clinical and radiographic data regarding periodontal health and treatment stability. Patients will be followed up at intervals of approximately 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10 years after the initial assessment to monitor changes over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how supportive therapy impacts the quality of life for periodontitis patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be studies assessing quality of life in dental patients, this specific approach focusing on long-term supportive therapy in periodontitis patients is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients returning for supportive therapy on a regular basis after active periodontal treatment will be asked for participation if they are in supportive therapy for at least 1 year.
Where it's running
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Division of Oral Surgery, School of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kristina Bertl
- Email: kristina.bertl@meduniwien.ac.at
- Phone: 00436645151194
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.