Can your antidepressant help your gums? researchers investigate surprising link
NCT ID NCT03553095
Summary
This study aims to understand the link between depression and gum disease. Researchers are checking if taking antidepressants can reduce inflammation in the gums of people with chronic periodontitis. They enrolled 92 adults who already needed gum surgery to compare samples from those with and without depression.
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Unversity of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Dentistry
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294-0007, United States
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