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Association Study Between Periodontal Disease and Male Infertility

Periodontal Status of Males Attending in Vitro Fertilization Clinic

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01140945
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2010-06-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2010-06-10

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Conditions

Periodontitis, Sub-fertility

Brief summary

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.

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.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Hadassah Medical Organization
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
20 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

* Consent to participate in study

Exclusion criteria

* Systemic uncontrolled disease

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Positive association between periodontitis and infertility—

Countries

Israel

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026