Gum bacteria linked to artery plaque in new study

NCT ID NCT07165054

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istanbul Saglik Bilimleri University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at 51 people having surgery to remove plaque from their neck arteries. Researchers checked the plaque for oral bacteria and measured mitochondrial DNA. The goal was to see if mouth germs might play a role in artery disease. No treatment was given—it was purely an observation study.

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 clarify how oral bacteria might contribute to artery plaque and heart disease.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures associations, not cause and effect.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BIOFILM ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION ORAL BACTERIA PERIODONTAL INFLAMMATION

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Locations

Health Sciences University, Hamidiye Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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