Gum bacteria linked to stomach troubles? small study investigates

NCT ID NCT07378540

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Aydin Adnan Menderes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study examined the mouth bacteria of 30 people, some with gastritis (stomach inflammation) and some without, to see if gum disease and stomach issues are connected. Researchers collected saliva samples and used advanced DNA technology to compare the types and amounts of bacteria. The goal was to understand if people with gastritis have a different oral microbiome, which could help explain links between oral and digestive health.

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 study could point toward a link between gum health and stomach inflammation, possibly leading to new ways to diagnose or manage gastritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study with only 30 participants. It does not test any treatment, so results may not apply to larger populations or lead directly to medical changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dysbiosis gastritis periodontal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GASTRITIS PERIODONTAL DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aydın Adnan Menderes University

Aydin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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