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Study NCT ID:
NCT02337257
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2015-01-13
First Post:
2014-12-11
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Periodontal and Cardiometabolic Responses to Vitamin D Intervention in African Americans With Periodontal Disease
Sponsor:
Augusta University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Periodontal and Cardiometabolic Responses to Vitamin D Intervention in African Americans
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2015-01
Last Known Status:
RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
GumD
Brief Summary:
Poor vitamin D status is very common in African Americans. Periodontitis (gum disease) are shown to be related to theincreased risk of cardiometabolic diseases. Vitamin D is freely available and cheap supplement that has shown beneficialeffect in the immune system regulation and maintenance of the cardiovascular health. In this study The investigators hypothesize thatvitamin D supplementation for 16 weeks in African Americans with periodontitis will result in clinical improvement in theirgum health as well as their cardiometabolic risk profile
Detailed Description:
This is a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial of vitamin D supplementation.
The eligible subjects will be assigned to a specific group by random assignment in one of the following two groups:
1. Group 1 who will receive placebo.
2. Group 2 who will receive 4,000 IU vitamin D.
Both groups will receive either the placebo pills or vitamin D supplementation everyday for 16 weeks. At visit 1: a fasting morning urine sample will be collected. Height, weight, hip and waist circumferences will be measured. Automatic and manual blood pressures will be measured in sitting position. Approximately 80 ml of venous blood will be collected. Arterial stiffness will be assessed non-invasively by the SphygmoCor device. This device also measures the central (aortic) BP and simultaneously measures pulse wave velocity (PWV). A bottle of 30 capsules containing either vitamin D or placebo will be given to the subjects and will be asked to take one capsule every day for next month till the second visit. A questionnaire to assess the dietary habits, tobacco use, sun exposure, physical activity, socio-economic status and family health history will be given to the subject. At the dental clinic, full mouth clinical measurements (periodontal probing) will be performed. A plaque sample will be taken and a gum biopsy will be taken to examine the dendritic cells. Also, a saliva sample will be collected.
At visit 2: one month later, the supplements will be replenished, compliance will be assessed, and subjects will be examined for any potential side effects.
At visit 3: at 8-week follow up, anthropometric measures, blood samples as well as BP and PWV will be measured and the subject will be assessed for clinical improvement in the periodontitis. All the subjects, irrespective of their group assignment will undergo intensive scaling and root planing (S\&RP). The supplements will be replenished, compliance will be assessed, and subjects will be examined for any potential side effects.
Another fasting blood draw, BP measurement and PWV will be performed approximately 24 hours after the S\&RP. Also, the investigators will collect saliva sample during this visit.
At visit 4: at 12-week follow up, the procedure in this visit are similar to the visit 2.
At visit 5: at 16-week follow up, a post-test evaluation of vitamin D status, cardiovascular phenotypes and periodontitis will be done at the end of the study.
The eligible subjects will be assigned to a specific group by random assignment in one of the following two groups:
1. Group 1 who will receive placebo.
2. Group 2 who will receive 4,000 IU vitamin D.
Both groups will receive either the placebo pills or vitamin D supplementation everyday for 16 weeks. At visit 1: a fasting morning urine sample will be collected. Height, weight, hip and waist circumferences will be measured. Automatic and manual blood pressures will be measured in sitting position. Approximately 80 ml of venous blood will be collected. Arterial stiffness will be assessed non-invasively by the SphygmoCor device. This device also measures the central (aortic) BP and simultaneously measures pulse wave velocity (PWV). A bottle of 30 capsules containing either vitamin D or placebo will be given to the subjects and will be asked to take one capsule every day for next month till the second visit. A questionnaire to assess the dietary habits, tobacco use, sun exposure, physical activity, socio-economic status and family health history will be given to the subject. At the dental clinic, full mouth clinical measurements (periodontal probing) will be performed. A plaque sample will be taken and a gum biopsy will be taken to examine the dendritic cells. Also, a saliva sample will be collected.
At visit 2: one month later, the supplements will be replenished, compliance will be assessed, and subjects will be examined for any potential side effects.
At visit 3: at 8-week follow up, anthropometric measures, blood samples as well as BP and PWV will be measured and the subject will be assessed for clinical improvement in the periodontitis. All the subjects, irrespective of their group assignment will undergo intensive scaling and root planing (S\&RP). The supplements will be replenished, compliance will be assessed, and subjects will be examined for any potential side effects.
Another fasting blood draw, BP measurement and PWV will be performed approximately 24 hours after the S\&RP. Also, the investigators will collect saliva sample during this visit.
At visit 4: at 12-week follow up, the procedure in this visit are similar to the visit 2.
At visit 5: at 16-week follow up, a post-test evaluation of vitamin D status, cardiovascular phenotypes and periodontitis will be done at the end of the study.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: