35-45 year old men at elevated cardiovascular risk: Effects of Health Promotion interventions on periodontal health (EHP)

Association of periodontal infection with cardiovascular risks

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN19622667

Enrollment

300

Registered

2011-07-28

Start date

2009-06-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-05-22

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Conditions

Men's general health and dental periodontal health Oral Health

Interventions

Participants will be randomised into one of three groups: 1. First a health promotion intervention of 1h by a nurse practitioner, followed by an exercise course of 12 sessions in a group of men 2. He

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male 2. Age 35 - 45 years 3. At least two cardiovascular risk factors of the following: 3.1. BMI 27.0 - 34.0 Kg/m² 3.2. Waist circumference > 94 cm 3.3. Fasting glucose 4 mmHg/l 3.5. LDL-cholesterol > 3,0 mmHg/l 3.6. Triglycerides >2,0 mmHg/l 3.7. Blood pressure < 140/90 mm Hg 3.8. Currently engaging in/taking all of the following: 3.8.1. Smoking 3.8.2. Cholesterol-lowering medication 3.8.3. Blood pressure-lowering medication

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Exercise more then 3 times per week 2. BMI >34 Kg/m² 3. Chronic conditions (alcoholism, unstable heart problem, severe mental problems)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Exercise activity and general health indicators and periodontal health? indicators	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Use of health services	—

Countries

Finland

Outcome results

None listed

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