Study of Vitamin D Supplementation on Improvement of Gums Health
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
There is a gap in knowledge regarding the effects of Vitamin D supplementation on periodontal
status in pregnant wome. The investigators aim to evaluate the potential benefit, if any of
vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy on periodontal disease and relevant outcomes
including burden of infections and prematurity rates.
the investigators hypothesize that
1. Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy improves the periodontal health.
2. There is an association between inflammatory biomarkers and periodontal health of
pregnant females.
3. Vitamin D supplementation improves the outcomes of pregnancy such as prematurity rates
and birth weight
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Aga Khan University
Treatments:
Cholecalciferol Ergocalciferols Vitamin D Vitamins