Gum disease mystery: could a fungus be making it worse?

NCT ID NCT07574827

First seen May 10, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026

Summary

This study aims to find out how often the fungus Candida albicans appears in Syrian adults with gum disease (periodontitis) and how it affects their condition. Researchers will collect samples from 100 patients to detect the fungus and measure gum health. The goal is to better understand the role of this fungus in gum disease, which could lead to improved treatments in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Al-Hawash Private University, Faculty of Dentistry

    RECRUITING

    Homs, Syria

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