Gum treatment may cool artery inflammation in heart attack survivors

NCT ID NCT04046237

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study looks at whether treating severe gum disease can reduce inflammation in the arteries of people who recently had a heart attack. About 210 participants will either receive specialized gum treatment or standard dental care. Researchers will use PET scans to measure artery inflammation at the start and after 12 months to see if gum treatment helps.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Hôpital Bichat, AP-HP

    RECRUITING

    Paris, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute myocardial infarction carotid artery disorder carotid stenosis chronic periodontitis periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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