Gingival Recession and Oral Health-related Quality of Life: A Cross-sectional Study (NCT07557277) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Gingival Recession and Oral Health-related Quality of Life: A Cross-sectional Study
India346 participantsStarted 2026-03-15
Plain-language summary
Aim of this study is the assessment of gingival recession and its impact on oral health related quality of life in tertiary health care center in Haryana state.
Objectives:
1. Determine the prevalence of gingival recession (GR) through clinical screening.
2. Classify patients with GR based on the system proposed by Cairo et al.
3. Identify the risk factors associated with GR
4. To assess the impact of GR on oral health related quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-45 years old;
* Patients who are willing to participate in the study and ready to give informed consent.
* Cases defined for GR will be done according to Cairo at el.
* The minimum threshold for reporting the presence of gingival recession will be greater than or equal to 1 mm.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Systemic disease affecting the periodontal issues (e.g., bleeding disorders, diabetes mellitus etc.)
* Patients under medication associated with gingival enlargement (e.g., calcium channel blockers, immunosuppressants or anticonvulsants).
* Patients having masochistic habits (tongue thrusting, nail biting etc.)
* Mobile teeth
* Involved teeth with trauma from occlusion.
* Involved teeth with prosthesis.
* Endodontically involved/ RCT treated tooth
* Patient undergoing/underwent orthodontic treatment
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Oral health quality assessment
Timeframe: 12 months
2
Prevalence of gingival recession
Timeframe: 12 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07557277
SponsorPostgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak