Status:
COMPLETED
Study of Vitamin D Supplementation on Improvement of Gums Health
Lead Sponsor:
Aga Khan University
Conditions:
Gingival and Periodontal Disease
Deficiency of Vitamin D3
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
There is a gap in knowledge regarding the effects of Vitamin D supplementation on periodontal status in pregnant wome. The investigators aim to evaluate the potential benefit, if any of vitamin D supp...
Detailed Description
Periodontal disease is one of the most common chronic infectious diseases known to humans, with a reported prevalence varying between 10%-60% in adults. Periodontal health is commonly affected in preg...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Pregnant females from 12-20 weeks of gestation who agree to participate in the study.
- Presence of at least 20 natural teeth in mouth excluding third molars.
- For controls: Non pregnant, healthy females matched with pregnant with respect to age and education.
Exclusion
- Pregnant females with high Vitamin D levels,
- Women with metabolic diseases such as diabetes (type 1 or 2).
- Presence of acute dental or periodontal disease
- Presence of systemic disease and/or medication affecting the periodontium;
- Receipt of systemic antibiotic treatment or dental prophylaxis in the previous 3 months and those who do not provide informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
115 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01422122
Start Date
June 1 2010
End Date
December 1 2011
Last Update
April 20 2017
Active Locations (1)
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AKU, Women & Child Health Outreach Office
Pind Dadan Khan, Punjab Province, Pakistan