Gum treatment may ease heart failure burden
NCT ID NCT07036289
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether deep cleaning for gum disease can lower a key heart failure marker in the blood. About 80 adults with or without heart failure will receive dental scaling and root planing. Researchers will track changes in NT-proBNP levels and gum health over 6 months to see if treating periodontitis helps manage heart failure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mechanical dental treatment (scaling and root planing)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that treating gum disease helps control heart failure, offering a simple add-on to standard care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants. It may not prove a clear benefit, and results might not apply to all heart failure patients.
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Locations
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University of Taubate Dental School
Taubaté, São Paulo, 12020-330, Brazil