Improving oral health during pregnancy to prevent complications

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 study investigates the effects of treating periodontal disease in pregnant women on fetal growth and the risk of preterm delivery. It focuses on women diagnosed with periodontitis, a common inflammatory condition that can worsen during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. The intervention involves providing periodontal treatment to improve oral health and potentially reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes. The study aims to address the gap in dental care among pregnant women, as many do not seek regular dental visits.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women who are planned to give birth at either Holbaek or Nykoebing Falster hospital
* Pregnant women diagnosed with periodontitis (stage I-III) by the study dentist

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women without peridontitis
* Pregnant women with less than 20 healthy teeths
* Pregnant women with peridontitis and currently receiving treatment for peridontitis
* Pregnant women with peridontitis stage IV

Where it's running

• Holbaek Hospital
  Holbæk, Holbaek, Denmark Recruiting
• Holbæk Hospital
  Holbæk, Holbaek, Denmark Recruiting
• Nykøbing Falster Hospital
  Nykøbing Falster, Nykøbing Falster, Denmark Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Berit Lilienthal Heitmann, Professor — University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg
• Study coordinator: Karoline Winckler, Phd
• Email: karoline.winckler@regionh.dk
• Phone: 38163016

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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.