A Study to Evaluate Associations Between Gingivitis and Pregnancy Outcomes
TRIUMPH
A Study of Oral Health Care Education and Therapy to Reduce Gingivitis During Pregnancy
TRIUMPH
A Study of Oral Health Care Education and Therapy to Reduce Gingivitis During Pregnancy
Sponsor study identifier
observational
120
1 country
1
Study Start
January 2007
Date type not reportedThis date has not been verified as actual or estimated.
Primary Completion
July 2009
Actual (reported)Study Completion
July 2009
Actual (reported)Compelling evidence suggesting a possible link between maternal pregnancy-related periodontitis (gum disease) and spontaneous pre-term birth (PTB)makes effective management of oral health a relevant and significant obstetrical-dental issue. The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether intensive education and counseling can help pregnant women learn to maintain excellent oral health and in doing so reduce the severity of gingivitis and periodontitis during their pregnancy. Failure to effectively remove the plaque biofilm from the surface of teeth every day is the crucial event leading to the development of gingivitis and plaque-induced gingivitis is the most common form of periodontal disease in pregnant women. We therefore hypothesize that patients can be taught to effectively modulate their own disease through intensive education and meticulous home care coupled with closely monitored behavior modification. We believe this may be an effective approach toward improving oral health with the potential to reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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July 2009
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January 2007
Date type not reportedThis date has not been verified as actual or estimated.
March 17, 2008
Actual (reported)March 24, 2008
Actual (reported)July 2009
Actual (reported)July 2009
Actual (reported)Reduced gingival inflammation
8 weeks
Reduced pre-term birth
40 weeks
Pregnant women with gingivitis
The 8-week study includes 3 visits to the dental facility at the Center for Women's Reproductive Health at UAB. Study visits are scheduled to coincide with pre-natal visits in the same facility. Each visit will include individually tailored one-to-one discussion with a dental professional coupled with a demonstration and instructions for using oral hygiene products. Home-care kits will be dispensed, to include a helpful digital video disk (DVD), a high-tech powered toothbrush, dental floss, toothpaste and alcohol-free mouth rinse and subjects will have their teeth professionally cleaned. First and final visits will include collection of gingival crevicular fluid and blood samples and subjects will complete pre and post study questionnaires.
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The Center for Women's Reproductive Heath at UAB
The Center for Women's Reproductive Health at UAB
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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Samples of venous blood and gingivial crevicular fluid (GCF)will be collected at baseline and at week-8. GCF samples will be harvested from two non-adjacent oral sites, flash-frozen in liquid nitrogen and stored at -70 degrees F. until batched testing. GCF samples will be analyzed for TNFalpha, IL1beta and IL 6 by Lumidex methodology. Blood samples will be analyzed for Serum Inflammatory markers, C-Reative Protein and inflammatory cytokines.
Michael S Reddy, DMD, DMSc
University of Alabama at Birmingham
120 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).
First Submitted
March 17, 2008
First Posted
March 24, 2008
Study Start
January 2007
Date type not reportedThis date has not been verified as actual or estimated.
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Primary Completion
July 2009
Actual (reported)Study Completion
July 2009
Actual (reported)Last Updated
March 1, 2013
Record last verified: 2013-02
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