This study aimed to evaluate the effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) on oral health-related quality of life in patients with hemophilia using the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) questionnaire. In addition, clinical periodontal parameters and demographic characteristics before and after NSPT were assessed and compared with systemically healthy individuals. A total of 71 patients with hemophilia (60 with Hemophilia A and 11 with Hemophilia B) and 75 healthy individuals were included in the study and grouped according to their periodontal status. Demographic data and oral health-related behavioral characteristics were evaluated. Clinical periodontal parameters and OHIP-14 scores were recorded before treatment and at the sixth week after treatment. All collected data were analyzed statistically. The study aims to determine the relationship between periodontal treatment outcomes and oral health-related quality of life in individuals with hemophilia.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 64 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 to 64 years.
* Diagnosis of hemophilia A or hemophilia B (hemophilia group) or systemically healthy individuals/individuals with medically controlled systemic disease (control group).
* Presence of at least 20 natural teeth, excluding third molars and teeth with orthodontic appliances.
* Ability to provide written informed consent.
* Willingness and ability to comply with study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of bleeding disorders other than hemophilia A or B.
* Uncontrolled systemic diseases (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or uncontrolled hypertension).
* Use of medications known to affect periodontal tissues (e.g., calcium channel blockers, anticonvulsants, or immunosuppressive agents).
* Fewer than 20 natural teeth.
* Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent or comply with study procedures.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHIP-14) Score