Specifying a target trial protocol to estimate the effect of preconception treatment of periodontitis on time-to-pregnancy: A commentary and applied example.

Julia C BondBrenda HeatonRaul I GarciaKenneth J RothmanLauren A WiseMatthew P FoxEleanor J Murray

Published in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2024)

We encourage the broad adoption of the target trial framework to the field of observational oral health research and demonstrate its value as a tool to identify directions for future research.

Keyphrases

phase iii
study protocol
phase ii
clinical trial
randomized controlled trial
current status
cross sectional
combination therapy
pregnant women