Vitamin D in Periodontal and Cardiovascular Disease Progression
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Vitamin D has been considered to possess anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity which may be a link for the known interaction of periodontitis (CP) and coronary heart disease (CHD). This study investigated the association between serum vitamin D levels and periodontitis in patients with CP and with CHD. Furthermore, the objective was to determine if periodontitis and CHD had an impact on serum vitamin D levels.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
Using a cross-sectional design, a total of 39 patients with CP, 38 patients with CHD, 38 patients with both CP and CHD, and 37 healthy subjects will enrolled in the present study.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Control Healthy subjects |
Other: Evaluation of periodontal status
Clinical examination
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Periodontitis Patients with periodontal disease |
Other: Evaluation of periodontal status
Clinical examination
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Cardiovascular Patients with cardiovascular disease |
Other: Evaluation of periodontal status
Clinical examination
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Periodontitis+Cardiovascular People with both cardiovascular and periodontitis |
Other: Evaluation of periodontal status
Clinical examination
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Clinical Attachment level [1 year]
Clinical Analysis
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Presence of at least twenty teeth
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CP with a minimum of 40% of sites with a clinical attachment level (CAL) ≥2mm and probing depth (PD) ≥4mm;
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Presence of at least ≥2 mm of crestal alveolar bone loss verified on digital periapical radiographs
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Presence of ≥40% sites with bleeding on probing (BOP)
Exclusion Criteria:
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Intake of contraceptives
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Intake of immunosuppressive or anti-inflammatory drugs throughout the last three months prior to the study
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Status of pregnancy or lactation
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Previous history of excessive drinking
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Allergy to local anaesthetic
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Intake of drugs that may potentially determine gingival hyperplasia such as Hydantoin, Nifedipine, Cyclosporin A or similar drugs.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | University of Messina | Messina | Italy | 98125 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Messina
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Gaetano Isola, University of Messina
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- #17-09