Association Study Between Periodontal Disease and Male Infertility

June 9, 2010 updated by: Hadassah Medical Organization

Periodontal Status of Males Attending in Vitro Fertilization Clinic

The aim of the present study is to examine the association between fertility parameters and the periodontal status of men attending fertility and in vitro fertilization clinic.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

An association has been found between periodontal diseases and preterm low birth weight, coronary heart disease, and cerebral infarction. Anaerobic gram negative bacterial plaque that forms subgingivally is the direct causative factor for the development of Gingivitis and Periodontitis.

However, its possible association with male infertility have not yet been investigated.

Study Type

Observational

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Jerusalem, Israel, 91120
        • Hadassah Medical Organization

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 50 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Males attending in vitro fertiliztion clinic

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Consent to participate in study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Systemic uncontrolled disease

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Males attending in vitro fertilization clinic

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Positive association between periodontitis and infertility

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hadassah Medical Organization

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 9, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 9, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

June 10, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 10, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 9, 2010

Last Verified

January 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Klinger-HMO-CTIL

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