Gum disease could throw off your Body's daily rhythm, study finds

NCT ID NCT07452783

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Inonu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether gum inflammation affects the genes that control the body's daily (circadian) clock. Researchers collected gum tissue from 60 healthy adults with similar sleep habits, comparing those with healthy gums, gingivitis, or advanced gum disease. They measured the activity of clock-related genes and inflammatory markers, aiming to see if gum disease itself disrupts local circadian rhythms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help explain why gum disease worsens at certain times of day and point to new ways to treat it by targeting the body's internal clock.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study that only looks at gene activity in tissue samples. It does not test any treatment, so any potential applications are far off and uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingivitis Inflammation periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GINGIVITIS PERIODONTITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Inonu University Faculty of Dentistry

Malatya, 44210, Turkey (Türkiye)

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