Periodontal DiseasesNCT07880808
Prevalence of Caries and Periodontal Disease and Their Correlation in a Dental School in Egypt
An observational study of Periodontal Diseases and Dental Caries, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
In Egypt, oral diseases such as caries and periodontal disease are particularly burdensome, with implications for overall health and quality of life. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported high prevalence rates for these conditions, underscoring the urgent need for targeted research and intervention . Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Periodontal Diseases, Dental Caries
- What is being tested?
- Prevalence of caries and periodontal diseases
- How many people
- 369 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2026to 30 Apr 2026
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients attending a dental school in Egypt
Who may be able to join
- -Adults aged 18 years or older.
- Patients willing to provide informed consent.
- Patients attending the dental school for routine dental care.
Who cannot join
- Individuals with systemic diseases known to affect oral health (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes).
- Patients on medications affecting salivary flow (e.g., xerostomia-inducing drugs).
- Pregnant or lactating women.
- Patients undergoing orthodontic or periodontal treatment.
- Individuals with incomplete dental records or missing clinical data.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
In Egypt, oral diseases such as caries and periodontal disease are particularly burdensome, with implications for overall health and quality of life. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported high prevalence rates for these conditions, underscoring the urgent need for targeted research and intervention . This study focuses on understanding the burden of these diseases in a dental school setting, which serves a diverse patient population, and explores their potential interrelationship.
- Conditions
- Periodontal Diseases, Dental Caries
- Being tested
- Prevalence of caries and periodontal diseases
- Keywords
- Periodontal diseases, Dental Caries
- Medical subject headings
- Periodontal Diseases, Dental Caries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Prevalence of caries and periodontal diseasesOther
Prevalence of caries and periodontal diseases
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Patients attending a dental school in Egypt | Not described Receives: Other: Prevalence of caries and periodontal diseases |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prevalence of Dental Caries
Measured: 1 day
Secondary outcomes (1)
Prevalence of Periodontal disease
Measured: 1 day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Oct 2026
- Study start1 Mar 2026
- Primary completion30 Apr 2026
- Study completion30 Apr 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Periodontal DiseasesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 369 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Omar Osama Shaalan, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07880808
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 35326
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 12 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 19 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- Yes
Publications
Papapanou PN, Sanz M, Buduneli N, Dietrich T, Feres M, Fine DH, Flemmig TF, Garcia R, Giannobile WV, Graziani F, Greenwell H, Herrera D, Kao RT, Kebschull M, Kinane DF, Kirkwood KL, Kocher T, Kornman KS, Kumar PS, Loos BG, Machtei E, Meng H, Mombelli A, Needleman I, Offenbacher S, Seymour GJ, Teles R, Tonetti MS. Periodontitis: Consensus report of workgroup 2 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions. J Periodontol. 2018 Jun;89 Suppl 1:S173-S182. doi: 10.1002/JPER.17-0721.
PubMed 29926951
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prevalence of Caries and Periodontal Disease and Their Correlation in a Dental School in Egypt
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07880808
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 35326
- Conditions
- Periodontal Diseases, Dental Caries
- Keywords
- Periodontal diseases, Dental Caries
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 369 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
In Egypt, oral diseases such as caries and periodontal disease are particularly burdensome, with implications for overall health and quality of life. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported high prevalence rates for these conditions, underscoring the urgent need for targeted research and intervention . This study focuses on understanding the burden of these diseases in a dental school setting, which serves a diverse patient population, and explores their potential interrelationship.
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Patients attending a dental school in Egypt | – | Other: Prevalence of caries and periodontal diseases |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients attending a dental school in Egypt
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- -Adults aged 18 years or older.
- Patients willing to provide informed consent.
- Patients attending the dental school for routine dental care.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Individuals with systemic diseases known to affect oral health (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes).
- Patients on medications affecting salivary flow (e.g., xerostomia-inducing drugs).
- Pregnant or lactating women.
- Patients undergoing orthodontic or periodontal treatment.
- Individuals with incomplete dental records or missing clinical data.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of caries and periodontal diseasesPrevalence of caries and periodontal diseases | Other | Patients attending a dental school in Egypt |
Primary outcome
Prevalence of Dental Caries
Time frame: 1 day
1 secondary outcome
Prevalence of Periodontal disease
Time frame: 1 day
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Oct 2026.
- Background: PubMed 29926951Papapanou PN, Sanz M, Buduneli N, Dietrich T, Feres M, Fine DH, Flemmig TF, Garcia R, Giannobile WV, Graziani F, Greenwell H, Herrera D, Kao RT, Kebschull M, Kinane DF, Kirkwood KL, Kocher T, Kornman KS, Kumar PS, Loos BG, Machtei E, Meng H, Mombelli A, Needleman I, Offenbacher S, Seymour GJ, Teles R, Tonetti MS. Periodontitis: Consensus report of workgroup 2 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions. J Periodontol. 2018 Jun;89 Suppl 1:S173-S182. doi: 10.1002/JPER.17-0721.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Periodontal Diseases and Dental Caries, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Prevalence of Dental Caries (time frame: 1 day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07880808, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Oct 2026.