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A Study to Evaluate Associations Between Gingivitis and Pregnancy Outcomes (TRIUMPH)

27 februari 2013 uppdaterad av: Michael Reddy, DMD, University of Alabama at Birmingham

A Study of Oral Health Care Education and Therapy to Reduce Gingivitis During Pregnancy

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.

Studieöversikt

Status

Avslutad

Intervention / Behandling

Detaljerad beskrivning

Adverse pregnancy outcomes are significant personal and public health issues in the United States where approximately 12% of all births are pre-term (<37 weeks gestation). Care for these neonates accounts for over 5 million neonatal intensive care hospital stays each year and close to $6 Billion in annual health care costs. Premature delivery and low birth weight (LBW) are leading determinates of neonatal mortality and serious morbidity often leading to neurological and developmental restrictions in early childhood. Concomitant to these data are significant social and psychological consequences related to maternal and family distress and the effects of personal loss.

The role of maternal periodontitis as a potential stressor having detrimental effects on pregnancy outcomes is a relatively new area of investigation. Nevertheless, increasing evidence exists to support an association between maternal periodontal disease, a chronic anaerobic inflammatory condition of the oral cavity, and adverse pregnancy outcomes including pre-term birth (PTB) and fetal growth restriction. This is particularly true with very early-in-gestation delivery.

After adjusting for age, race, smoking and parity, a prospective study of over one-thousand pregnant women conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) demonstrated that periodontal disease is associated with an increased risk of pre-term birth (PTB) by an odds ratio 4-7, depending on disease severity. These data showed a 55% prevalence of periodontal disease among this cohort; a much higher prevalence than had been reported in national surveys.

The mechanisms responsible for this association remain unclear. However, substantial data suggest that systemic inflammation, as measured by serum C-reactive protein and other inflammatory mediators may well underlie the observed associations.

Investigators hypothesize that links between maternal infections and pre-term bith involve microbes and host response to microbes that enter the uterine cavity during pregnancy. In cases of remote infection, such as periodontitis, this may occur via a blood-bourne route which triggers an alteration in the normal cytokine and hormone regulatory gestation that can result in premature labor, early rupture of membranes and preterm birth.

Studietyp

Observationell

Inskrivning (Faktisk)

120

Kontakter och platser

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Studieorter

    • Alabama
      • Birmingham, Alabama, Förenta staterna, 35294
        • The Center for Women's Reproductive Health at UAB

Deltagandekriterier

Forskare letar efter personer som passar en viss beskrivning, så kallade behörighetskriterier. Några exempel på dessa kriterier är en persons allmänna hälsotillstånd eller tidigare behandlingar.

Urvalskriterier

Åldrar som är berättigade till studier

16 år och äldre (Barn, Vuxen, Äldre vuxen)

Tar emot friska volontärer

Ja

Kön som är behöriga för studier

Kvinna

Testmetod

Icke-sannolikhetsprov

Studera befolkning

The Center for Women's Reproductive Heath at UAB

Beskrivning

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Confirmed pregnancy between 16 and 24 weeks gestation
  • Minimum of 20 natural teeth
  • Gingival inflammation 50% of teeth

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Multiple gestations
  • Positive history for HIV infection, AIDS, Diabetes Mellitus
  • Rampant untreated caries
  • Concomitant Orthodontic treatment
  • Medical condition that requires antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental treatment
  • Chronic use of medication that may cause gingival hypertrophy
  • Chronic use of steroids
  • Any obstetrical contraindication

Studieplan

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Hur är studien utformad?

Designdetaljer

Kohorter och interventioner

Grupp / Kohort
Intervention / Behandling
Observation
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.

Andra namn:
  • Oral profylax
  • Pre and Post-study questionnaires
  • Instructional DVD
  • Brushing and flossing instruction
  • Oral examination

Vad mäter studien?

Primära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Tidsram
Reduced gingival inflammation
Tidsram: 8 weeks
8 weeks

Sekundära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Tidsram
Reduced pre-term birth
Tidsram: 40 weeks
40 weeks

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Publikationer och användbara länkar

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Allmänna publikationer

Studieavstämningsdatum

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Studera stora datum

Studiestart

1 januari 2007

Primärt slutförande (Faktisk)

1 juli 2009

Avslutad studie (Faktisk)

1 juli 2009

Studieregistreringsdatum

Först inskickad

17 mars 2008

Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

17 mars 2008

Första postat (Uppskatta)

24 mars 2008

Uppdateringar av studier

Senaste uppdatering publicerad (Uppskatta)

1 mars 2013

Senaste inskickade uppdateringen som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

27 februari 2013

Senast verifierad

1 februari 2013

Mer information

Termer relaterade till denna studie

Andra studie-ID-nummer

  • F070117004

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