Saves the questions and what to expect into your notes, next to the visit they belong to.
Keep this study
Lead
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
With
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
At least 18 years old
Diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus
Existence of moderate to severe periodontitis as defined by the American Academy of Periodontology
In good general health - able to undergo the proposed therapy without compromise to existing health
Demonstrated ability to read and understand written Spanish or English without the aid of ad-hoc interpretation by a third party
Demonstrated ability to understand the proposed therapy and possible outcome
Demonstrated willingness to comply with all protocol requirements as outlined in the informed consent document
Willingness/ability to sign an informed consent document for their own inclusion in the study
Hispanic origin as confirmed by patient records
You may not be if
Pregnancy at the time of enrollment (Pregnancy test is required for female study participants of child-bearing potential.)
Use of antibiotics within last 3 months
Immunocompromised health status
Other medical conditions that represent a threat to life
Osteoporosis
Biphosphonates, corticosteroids or behavior alteration medications
Historical abuse of alcohol or drugs
Use of cigarettes/tobacco products within the past 12 months
Mental diseases
Any other oral pathology that compromise the patient's medical status
Diagnosed type 1 diabetes mellitus (Information will be obtained from the medical records)
Clareo Health | The Effect of Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy on Glycemic Control and Bacterial Levels in a Mexican-American Population With Type 2 Diabetes
