Could your gums affect your heart health? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07449546

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed observational study looked at 61 people with peripheral artery disease to see if their gum health was linked to levels of a substance called TMAO in their blood and saliva. Researchers compared TMAO levels among those with healthy gums, gum disease, or no teeth. The goal was to understand if oral health might play a role in heart-related conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

periodontal disorder periodontitis peripheral arterial disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara University Faculty of Dentistry

    Ankara, Ankara, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)