Awareness of Bidirectional Relation of Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontal Health

September 29, 2026 updated by: Ayat Gamal-AbdelNaser, Cairo University

Patient Awareness, Perceived Barriers, and Educational Needs Regarding the Bidirectional Relationship Between Periodontitis and Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Cross Sectional Questionnaire Study

The study will recruit patients having diabetes mellitus; where they will be asked to answer a questionnaire after obtaining an informed consent.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

A structured, self-administered questionnaire was developed specifically for this study based on an extensive review of the relevant literature on diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease awareness. The questionnaire consists of six main sections: (A) Socio-demographic information, (B) Diabetes-related information, (C) Oral health status and practices, (D) Awareness of the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease, (E) Perceived barriers to oral healthcare, and (F) Educational needs.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

323

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

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult patients with diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 1. Patients with Diabetes Mellitus aged 18 years old and more. 2. Patients willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 1. Patients refusing to participate in the study. 2. Handicapped patients.

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

  • Observational Models: CASE_ONLY
  • Time Perspectives: CROSS_SECTIONAL

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Diabetic patients

patients having diabetes mellitus
Other: Questionnaire and Physical Exam

The questionnaire consists of six main sections: (A) Socio-demographic information, (B) Diabetes-related information, (C) Oral health status and practices, (D) Awareness of the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease, (E) Perceived barriers to oral healthcare, and (F) Educational needs.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
The awareness of the bidirectional link between diabetes and periodontal disease among diabetic patients.
Time Frame: 2 months

questions to identify the awareness of the bidirectional link between diabetes and periodontal disease among diabetic patients.
2 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
1- The perceived barriers that prevent diabetic patients from receiving periodontal treatment. 2- The educational needs for diabetic patients to receive periodontal treatment.
Time Frame: 2 months

questions within the questionnaire to identify these outcome measures
2 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Cairo University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

October 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

November 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 29, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 29, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

October 5, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 5, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 29, 2026

Last Verified

September 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ACU-Per5

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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