CHEER Oral Health in Pregnancy Study

Part of paid clinical trials in San Francisco, California.

Sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Study ID
NCT07377344
Status
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Conditions

  • Dental Health
  • Gingivitis
  • Gum Disease
  • Periodontal Disease
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcomes
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Enhanced Care — BEHAVIORAL
    All participants receive standard oral hygiene education at the baseline visit.
  • Enhanced Care + — BEHAVIORAL
    All participants receive standard oral hygiene education at the baseline visit. Test participants also receive a home oral care kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss), and will start receiving weekly oral health check-ins and reminder surveys following their initial visits at one-week intervals starting the day after their baseline visit

Study Details

Many pregnant people don't get the dental care they need, even though it's safe and important. The CHEER Study offers free dental check-ups, cleanings, and supplies to help participants take care of their teeth and gums during pregnancy. The purpose of this research study is to compare two types of noninvasive oral health interventions to evaluate their effectiveness. We want to learn if one method is more effective in supporting oral health and improving pregnancy outcomes. There are two aims of this study: Aim 1: To evaluate whether a structured oral health intervention reduces periodontal inflammation during pregnancy and postpartum in pregnant people with indicators of periodontal disease. Aim 2: To assess whether a structured oral health intervention is associated with changes in oral health behaviors or birth outcomes in pregnant people with periodontal disease.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 1, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Jun 1, 2028
Completion
Jun 1, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
160 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Test
    Enhanced Care + receive a home oral care kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss), structured oral hygiene education, and behavioral reinforcement via weekly surveys
  • Other: Control
    Participants receive "enhanced care" where they received standard oral hygiene education at the baseline visit. Do NOT receive oral care kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss), structured oral hygiene education, and behavioral reinforcement via weekly surveys

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in periodontal inflammation [ Time Frame: 28 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
UCSF Dental CenterSan FranciscoCalifornia94143
UCSF Dental Center
[email protected]
415-514-7900

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