Simple blood test may predict gum treatment success

NCT ID NCT07312045

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ömer Faruk Okumuş Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is looking at whether certain markers in blood and saliva can predict how well people with gum disease heal after non-surgical treatment. Researchers will measure these markers in 180 adults with healthy gums, gingivitis, or advanced periodontitis before and after treatment. The goal is to see if these markers can help identify who will respond best to therapy, potentially leading to more personalized dental care.

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 successful, this could help dentists predict which patients will respond well to gum disease treatment, leading to more personalized care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is small and early-stage, so results may not apply to everyone or lead to immediate changes in care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome chronic gingivitis gingivitis periodontal disorder periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GINGIVITIS; CHRONIC PERIODONTAL DISEASES PERIODONTITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University Faculty of Dentistry
RECRUITING

Merkez, Erzincan, 24002, Turkey (Türkiye)

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