Status:
COMPLETED
Impact of Periodontal Disease on Outcomes in Diabetes
Lead Sponsor:
University of Nevada, Reno
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Conditions:
Periodontal Disease
Diabetes Mellitus
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
This study examines how periodontal disease affects the complications of diabetes and how treatment for periodontal disease affects biomarkers associated with the complications of diabetes.
Detailed Description
The goal is to look for predictive factors of poor oral health and the impact of poor oral health on the complications of diabetes. The prevalence of periodontal disease among patients with diabetes i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All patients 18 years or older with diabetes for more than 2 years who present for their regular clinic visit will be eligible for inclusion in the survey part of the study. Further criteria for enrollment into the subgroup (n = 24) will include; Inclusion criteria
- Answers on the questionnaire suggesting POD or gingivitis.
- At least 16 teeth in place
- On a stable treatment for their diabetes
- Hemoglobin A1c between 6 and 10
Exclusion
- Treatment with anti-inflammatory medications
- Cigarette smoking
- Treatment with thiazolidinediones
- Previous diagnosis of osteoporosis or treatment for osteoporosis with FDA approved agents.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2013
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
250 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02289066
Start Date
November 1 2013
End Date
June 1 2015
Last Update
December 2 2015
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University of Nevada School of Medicine
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89102