Gum health study for pregnant women in rural Nepal
Part of Infections, Mouth & dental, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether treating gum disease during pregnancy can help prevent babies from being born too small or too early. If you are pregnant and live in the study area, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are a married woman between 15 and 35 years old.
- You live in the study area in rural Nepal.
- You are currently pregnant and agree to take part.
- You are not using long-acting birth control, are not sterilized, and are not divorced or widowed.
- You are less than 12 weeks pregnant (based on your last menstrual period).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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