Oral Health and Psychosocial Factors During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- How do people assess their oral health-related quality of life in times of the Covid-19 pandemic?
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This prospective observational study examines the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on oral health, taking psychosocial factors into account, and the possible impact of a high periodontitis risk on the severity of the need for treatment in Covid-19 patients.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Cohort
- Time Perspective
- Cross Sectional
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •≥18 years old
- •Residence in Germany
- •Understanding of study participation and consent
Exclusion Criteria
- •<18 years old
- •Residence outside of Germany
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
How do people assess their oral health-related quality of life in times of the Covid-19 pandemic?
Time Frame: 08.05.2020-31.07.2020
The survey consists of validated and unvalidated items giving the opportunity to assess periodontitis risk, psychosocial stress, anxiety, depression and oral health related quality of life as well as questions focusing on experiences of the covid-19 pandemic.
Does the periodontitis risk have an influence on the severety of the Covid-19 disease and its' treatment?
Time Frame: 08.05.2020-31.07.2020
The survey consists of validated and unvalidated items giving the opportunity to assess periodontitis risk, psychosocial stress, anxiety, depression and oral health related quality of life as well as questions focusing on experiences of the covid-19 pandemic.
Secondary Outcomes
- Do psychosocial stress factors in times of the Covid-19 pandemic have an impact on their oral health related quality of life?(08.05.2020-31.07.2020)
- Have people changed their oral hygiene practices in times of the Covid-19 pandemic?(08.05.2020-31.07.2020)
Investigators
Dr. Antonio Ciardo
Dr. med. dent.
Heidelberg University