Leukoplakia of gingiva
MONDO:0022538A clinical term that indicates the presence of a white patch on the surface of the gum which cannot be characterized as any other disease. It may be a precancerous condition and in most cases histologic examination reveals keratosis.
Also known as: gingival leukoplakia, leukoplakia of gingiva, Gingival Leukoplakia, Leukoplakia of Gingiva, Leukoplakia of gingiva
32 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a heat probe through an endoscope treat pancreatic lesions?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a procedure called endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) can safely treat pancreatic lesions. The approach uses a special endoscope to deliver heat energy directly to the lesion. Researchers will enroll 60 people with pre-malignan…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Baking soda toothpaste may keep gum disease at bay
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a toothpaste with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and fluoride can help maintain gum health in adults who have already had non-surgical gum treatment. One hundred participants will use either the special toothpaste or a placebo for six months, whil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Plymouth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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AI vs dentist: which gives better oral hygiene tips for prediabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares personalized oral hygiene advice from an AI app versus a human dentist in 148 adults with prediabetes and gum disease. The goal is to see if AI can improve gum health and blood sugar levels as well as a dentist. Participants will have their gums and blood suga…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New online tool could help you spot gum disease risk at home
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple online questionnaire can accurately assess a person's risk for gum disease (periodontitis or gingivitis). About 393 adults in Saudi Arabia will fill out the questionnaire and then have a dental exam to compare results. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test called PanTum Detect to see how well it can find early signs of cancer or pre-cancer. The test looks for certain markers in immune cells. Researchers will compare the blood test results with standard PET/CT scans in 134 adults—half with susp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Comenius University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Gum surgery showdown: which stitch heals best?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of stitches (NOVOSYN quick and MONOSYN quick) used in gum surgery to see if they heal equally well. About 84 adults having gum surgery will be randomly assigned one of the two stitches. The main goal is to check early healing signs like skin regrowth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer samples sought to unlock treatment secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and tumor samples from 500 adults with cancer or pre-cancerous conditions. Researchers will use these samples to learn more about how cancers behave and why some respond differently to treatments. Participants provide samples over time and …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Scientists launch massive tumor repository to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects extra blood, urine, and tumor samples from children and adults with certain cancers to build a large tissue repository. Researchers will analyze these samples to learn more about the genetic and molecular makeup of these tumors. The goal is to support future s…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your gums be causing your neck pain? scientists investigate
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines a possible connection between gum disease and chronic neck pain. Researchers will compare neck pain intensity and daily disability among adults aged 30-55 with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis. Participants complete pain scales and questionnaires to …
Sponsor: Nigde Omer Halisdemir University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gum disease and quality of life: new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how oral hygiene habits and gum health affect quality of life in 160 adults. Participants will have a dental exam and fill out a questionnaire about how their mouth feels day-to-day. No treatment is given—the goal is simply to understand the connection between…
Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Massive cancer gene mapping project aims to unlock new treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will analyze the genes of 25,000 adults who have cancer or are at risk for it. Researchers will use advanced testing to find genetic changes linked to cancer and track health records over time. The goal is to learn more about cancer biology and discover new ways to per…
Sponsor: Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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5000 volunteers help hunt for hidden cancer clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue, blood, urine, and stool samples from 5000 people undergoing colonoscopy or endoscopy, including those with cancer, polyps, or inflammatory bowel disease, as well as healthy volunteers. The goal is to find new biomarkers that could improve early detecti…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Robot vs. laparoscopic: which pancreas surgery is better?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two minimally invasive surgical techniques—laparoscopic and robot-assisted—for removing the left side of the pancreas in people with benign or pre-cancerous growths. About 256 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:56 UTC