Could lynch syndrome raise your risk of gum disease?
NCT ID NCT07600710
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will check if people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk, have more gum disease than the general population. Researchers will look at dental records from 25 adults with Lynch syndrome. The goal is to see if gum disease is a hidden health issue for this group.
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 this study finds a link, it could point to gum disease as a new health concern for people with Lynch syndrome, leading to better dental monitoring.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 25 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It only looks at past records, so it cannot prove cause and effect.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS San Raffaele
Milan, 20132, Italy
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