Gum disease in obesity: scientists dig into the Mouth-Body link

NCT ID NCT04851470

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how common and severe gum disease is in people with obesity. Researchers will check dental health, analyze saliva for signs of inflammation, and look at genes linked to obesity. They will also study the bacteria in dental plaque to understand the connection between obesity and gum 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 reveal how obesity and gum disease are connected, pointing toward better screening or prevention strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder periodontal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BARIATRIC SURGERY CANDIDATE OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Barts Health NHS Trust Dental Hospital
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London, E1 1BB, United Kingdom
Centre for Oral Clinical Research (COCR)
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London, E1 2AD, United Kingdom
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
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Luton, United Kingdom
St Bartholomew's Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust
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London, United Kingdom

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