Association Study Between Periodontal Disease and Male Infertility

Completed

• Conditions: Periodontitis; Sub-fertility

• Registration Number: NCT01140945
• Lead Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization

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.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2010-01
• Study First Submitted: 2010-06-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-06-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-06-09
• Study First Posted: 2010-06-10
• Last Update Posted: 2010-06-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

• Consent to participate in study

Exclusion Criteria

• Systemic uncontrolled disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Positive association between periodontitis and infertility

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hadassah medical organization; 🇮🇱 Jerusalem, Israel