Free dental care for pregnant women: which method works best?
NCT ID NCT07377344
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at two different approaches to help pregnant people with gum disease get better dental care. Participants will receive free dental check-ups, cleanings, and supplies. The goal is to see which method reduces gum inflammation and improves oral health habits, and whether it leads to better pregnancy outcomes. About 160 pregnant individuals under 20 weeks will take part.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 160 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnant individuals aged 18 years or older with indications of periodontal diseases (gingivitis or mild periodontitis, moderate to severe periodontitis) 2. Less than 20 weeks pregnancy at time of enrollment 3. Has dental insurance (Medi-Cal or private coverage) 4. Willing and able to provide informed consent 5. Planning to receive ongoing prenatal care at study-affiliated clinics 6. Access to a mobile phone for receiving text messages Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of systemic diseases or medical conditions that require antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures 2. Current immunosuppressive therapy/use of anti-inflammatory medications 3. Receipt of active periodontal treatment within the past 6 months 4. Complete edentulism (no natural teeth) 5. Unable to read and write English 6. Less than 9th grade education 7. Enrollment in another oral interventional study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UCSF Dental Center
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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