Coffee might boost gum Healing—A trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07747545
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial asks whether daily caffeine intake can improve recovery after standard gum disease treatment. About 90 adults with periodontitis will receive non-surgical treatment and then be randomly assigned to avoid caffeine or consume low or moderate amounts for 6 months. Researchers will track gum health and measure inflammation and oral bacteria in saliva to see if caffeine makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dietary caffeine
- What this could lead to
- If caffeine helps, it could offer a simple dietary way to support gum recovery and reduce inflammation after periodontal treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to everyone. Caffeine can also cause side effects like jitteriness or sleep issues.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University
Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, China
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