Could your gums predict a heart attack?
NCT ID NCT04719026
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether gum disease is more common in people who have had a heart attack. Researchers will compare the gum health of 320 adults—some who recently had a heart attack and some who haven't—to see if there's a link. The goal is to gather information that could lead to future studies on treating gum disease to prevent heart attacks.
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 this study finds a link, it could pave the way for future research on whether treating gum disease reduces heart attack risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It can show a connection but cannot prove that gum disease causes heart attacks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dr Karolin Hijazi
RECRUITINGAberdeen, AB25 2ZR, United Kingdom
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