New hindi tool aims to measure gum Disease's toll on daily life
NCT ID NCT07303491
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study translated a questionnaire that measures how chronic gum disease affects quality of life into Hindi. Researchers tested it on 196 patients with periodontitis to ensure it is accurate and reliable. The goal is to give Hindi-speaking patients a way to report their oral health struggles, helping dentists tailor care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a reliable Hindi tool to measure how chronic gum disease affects daily life, helping doctors better understand patient experiences.
- What could go wrong
- This is a validation study, not a treatment trial. It does not test any therapy or intervention, so it cannot directly improve health outcomes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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196 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with periodontitis
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * ≥18 years of age * able to understand and complete questionnaires independently * confirmed diagnosis of periodontitis as defined by the 2017 World Workshop classification. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic diseases such as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or diabetes mellitus, * pregnancy * patients who require prophylactic antibiotic coverage prior to dental treatment, * patients with bleeding disorders, * patients had received non-surgical periodontal therapy within the preceding eight weeks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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PGIDS Rohtak
Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India
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