Assessing quality of life in periodontitis patients during supportive therapy
Evaluation of the Quality of Life of Periodontitis Patients Visiting Supportive Periodontal Therapy - A Prospective Study
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 130 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Vienna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna) |
| Trial ID | NCT05339178 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients who have completed active periodontal treatment and are returning for supportive therapy for at least one year.
Not a fit: Patients who have not undergone active periodontal treatment or are not in supportive therapy may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Vienna
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.