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CHEER Oral Health in Pregnancy Study
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco
Summary
Many pregnant people don't get the dental care they need, even though it's safe and important. The CHEER Study offers free dental check-ups, cleanings, and supplies to help participants take care of their teeth and gums during pregnancy. The purpose of this research study is to compare two types of noninvasive oral health interventions to evaluate their effectiveness. We want to learn if one method is more effective in supporting oral health and improving pregnancy outcomes. There are two aims of this study: Aim 1: To evaluate whether a structured oral health intervention reduces periodontal inflammation during pregnancy and postpartum in pregnant people with indicators of periodontal disease. Aim 2: To assess whether a structured oral health intervention is associated with changes in oral health behaviors or birth outcomes in pregnant people with periodontal disease.
Official title: Closing Health Equity Through Empowering Oral Health for Maternal Wellness
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2026-06-01
Completion Date
2028-06-01
Last Updated
2026-04-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Enhanced Care
All participants receive standard oral hygiene education at the baseline visit.
Enhanced Care +
All participants receive standard oral hygiene education at the baseline visit. Test participants also receive a home oral care kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss), and will start receiving weekly oral health check-ins and reminder surveys following their initial visits at one-week intervals starting the day after their baseline visit
Locations (1)
UCSF Dental Center
San Francisco, California, United States