Could the timing of your period change how much a dental cleaning hurts?

NCT ID NCT07719686

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study asks whether the phase of the menstrual cycle influences pain and anxiety during a deep dental cleaning in premenopausal women with moderate gum disease. Researchers will compare pain scores and anxiety levels when treatment is done just before or just after menstruation. The goal is to see if scheduling dental care around the cycle could make the experience more comfortable.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: non-surgical periodontal treatment (scaling and root planing without local anesthesia)
What this could lead to: If timing matters, dentists could schedule cleanings during less painful phases of the menstrual cycle to improve comfort.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 36 participants. Results may not apply to all women or to more advanced gum disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

periodontitis

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PERIODONTITIS

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Locations

Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology

Trabzon, Trabzon, 61080, Turkey (Türkiye)

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