Kidney Patients' mouth health under microscope
NCT ID NCT02114281
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 88 adults with chronic kidney disease to see how their oral health changes at different stages. Researchers checked teeth, gums, saliva, and breath to find links with nutrition and inflammation. The goal is to understand if dental problems can worsen kidney disease.
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 show that dental care improves nutrition and inflammation in kidney disease patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 88 participants, so results may not apply to all kidney patients. It describes links but does not test a treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service de néphrologie, transplantation et dialyse - Hôpital Pellegrin
Bordeaux, Bordeaux, 33076, France
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