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Effect of gum disease during pregnancy on pregnancy outcomes like preterm delivery and birth weight of the baby.

Effect of periodontal status on pregnancy outcome â?? A randomised control trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2017/10/010033
Enrollment
150
Registered
2017-10-06
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Periodontal therapy: Periodontal therapy including oral health education and oral prophylaxis given during second trimester of pregnancy. Control Intervention1: Health education: Oral h

Sponsors

Dr Alaka Subodh
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women without any systemic conditions in the 1st trimester of pregnancy (9th -12th week of pregnancy) with confirmed singleton gestation. Pregnant women who have a CPI score >= 3 Pregnant women visiting the department of gynaecology during the first 4 months of the study period. Pregnant women whose age is equal to or greater than 18 years of age. Patient who consent to participate.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with any systemic conditions. Patients on antibiotics or corticosteroids therapy. Multiple gestations Patients who have undergone periodontal treatment 6 months prior to the study History of infertility or assisted reproductive technology (ART)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Effect of periodontal disease on pregnancy outcomes like period of gestation and birth weight of the baby.Timepoint: Effect of periodontal disease on pregnancy outcomes like period of gestation and birth weight of the baby will be assessed in 1st trimester, 3rd trimester of pregnancy and after delivery.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Alaka Subodh

Yenepoya University

panchmal45@gmail.com9343565557

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026