Evaluating the effect of dental screenings on infective endocarditis risk in heart valve surgery patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 at Odense University Hospital examines the impact of changing preoperative dental screening protocols on the risk of infective endocarditis (IE) in patients undergoing surgical valve replacement. The study compares the incidence of IE before and after the implementation of a targeted dental screening approach starting in March 2024. Given the high risk of IE in patients with prosthetic left-sided valves, the study aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of dental screenings in reducing this risk. The findings will be based on registry data and will help inform future guidelines and practices.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing surgical valve replacement

Exclusion Criteria:

* None

Where it's running

• Odense University Hospital, Cardiac Surgery Department
  Odense, Denmark Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Lytfi Krasniqi, MD — Denmark Odense University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Lytfi Krasniqi, MD
• Email: Lytfi.Krasniqi@rsyd.dk
• Phone: 004524638899

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.