Xylitol gum to prevent gum disease and early birth
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections, Mental health, Mouth & dental, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if chewing xylitol gum during pregnancy can reduce gum disease and preterm birth. You would chew gum after meals and attend dental visits and follow-ups.
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Who can take part
- You are less than 20 weeks pregnant
- You have at least 20 natural teeth (not dentures)
- You plan to deliver at one of the study health facilities in the 8 health districts
- You are willing to chew xylitol gum three times a day for 5 minutes after meals throughout pregnancy
- You are willing to attend study visits, give samples (mouth, vagina, placenta, breast milk), and have dental exams
- You speak Chichewa or English
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