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Dentist visit could catch hidden diabetes risk

NCT ID NCT07688278

Diagnosis Sponsor: Region Skane Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether a simple finger-prick blood sugar test done during a routine dental visit can help find people with advanced gum disease who have undetected high blood sugar. Adults with severe periodontitis but no known diabetes will be tested at the dental clinic and, if levels are high, referred to their regular doctor. The goal is to see if this screening pathway is practical and effective in catching prediabetes or type 2 diabetes early.

What this could mean

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Active substance
point-of-care HbA1c test
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could enable earlier detection of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in people who might otherwise be missed, improving preventive care.
What could go wrong
This is a feasibility study, not a large trial. It may show that screening is impractical or that few patients follow up with primary care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 600 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older. * Advanced periodontitis, defined as stage 3-4 periodontitis or grade B/C periodontitis according to clinical and radiographic assessment during routine dental care. * Ability to understand study information and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Previously diagnosed diabetes mellitus. * Inability to provide informed consent, for example due to severe mental disorder or markedly impaired health status as judged by the clinical staff.

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Conditions

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chronic periodontitis periodontitis periodontitis, chronic, adult prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Periodontitis, adult Prediabetes / type 2 diabetes

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Folktandvården Skåne AB

    RECRUITING

    Skåne, Sweden

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