Oral Health and Psychosocial Factors During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Completed

• Conditions: Covid-19; COVID; Periodontal Diseases

• Registration Number: NCT04381273
• Lead Sponsor: Heidelberg University

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2020-05-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-05-07
• Study First Posted: 2020-05-08
• Study Start: 2020-05-15
• Primary Completion: 2020-08-08
• Study Completion: 2020-08-08
• Status Verified: 2021-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-04-26
• Last Update Posted: 2021-04-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1178

Inclusion Criteria

• ≥18 years old
• Residence in Germany
• Understanding of study participation and consent

Exclusion Criteria

• <18 years old
• Residence outside of Germany

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
How do people assess their oral health-related quality of life in times of the Covid-19 pandemic?	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?	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 Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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	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.
Have people changed their oral hygiene practices in times of the Covid-19 pandemic?	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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital Heidelberg; 🇩🇪 Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany