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NCT Number: NCT01140945

Association Study Between Periodontal Disease and Male Infertility

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Periodontitis Genital Diseases Infertility Mouth Diseases Periodontal Diseases Stomatognathic Diseases Sub-Fertility Urogenital Diseases

Age range

20 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Hadassah medical organization

Jerusalem, 91120, Israel

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Consent to participate in study

Exclusion criteria

  • Systemic uncontrolled disease

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Positive association between periodontitis and infertility

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hadassah Medical Organization

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Periodontal Status of Males Attending in Vitro Fertilization Clinic

Important dates

First posted
Jun 10, 2010
Registry last updated
Jun 10, 2010

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