Prevalence and Associated Factors of High BMI and Periodontitis in Thai Adults Aged Under 60 Years
Key facts
- Where
- Bangkok, ThailandSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 59 years old?
Source: NCT07880717, who can take part
Where in Thailand
- Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University.Bangkok, ThailandTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Mahidol University
- Trial code
- NCT07880717
- Record updated
- 19 October 2026
- Original description
Overweight and obesity, as well as periodontitis, are common public health problems with increasing prevalence. Both conditions may be linked through shared mechanisms involving chronic low-grade systemic inflammation. Numerous studies have reported an association between elevated body mass index (BMI) and periodontitis, particularly among younger and working-age populations. However, data regarding Thai adults under the age of 60 remain limited. Therefore, this study aims to determine the prevalence of high BMI and periodontitis among Thai adults aged 18-59 years and to identify factors associated with these conditions. The findings may provide useful information for improving awareness and supporting the prevention of both periodontal and general health problems in this population.Read full original descriptionShow less
Prevalence and Associated Factors of High Body Mass Index (BMI) and Periodontitis in a Group of Thai Adults Ages Under 60: A Cross-sectional Study
Overweight and obesity, as well as periodontitis, are common public health problems with increasing prevalence. Both conditions may be linked through shared mechanisms involving chronic low-grade systemic inflammation. Numerous studies have reported an association between elevated body mass index (BMI) and periodontitis, particularly among younger and working-age populations. However, data regarding Thai adults under the age of 60 remain limited. Therefore, this study aims to determine the prevalence of high BMI and periodontitis among Thai adults aged 18-59 years and to identify factors associated with these conditions. The findings may provide useful information for improving awareness and supporting the prevention of both periodontal and general health problems in this population.
Inclusion: Thai adults age 18-59 years old; Subjects who are able to read Thai and express verbal communication; Subjects who were willing to participate in the study and sign an informed consent.
Exclusion: Subjects who have received any periodontal treatment, or who have undergone professional tooth cleaning in the last 6 months; Subjects who received antibiotics in the last 3 months; Subjects who require antibiotic prophylaxis for dental examination; Subjects with completely edentulous area; Pregnant women or lactating mothers.