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Could a simple questionnaire detect gum disease without a dental exam?

NCT ID NCT07461753

Diagnosis Sponsor: Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale (A.U.S.L.) Ferrara, Italy Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aims to validate an Italian version of a widely used questionnaire for screening periodontitis (gum disease). Researchers will also develop an enhanced version with additional questions and test how accurately it identifies people with the condition. About 495 adults across 10 Italian dental clinics will participate, answering questions and receiving a standard dental exam to compare results.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, non-invasive screening tool to identify periodontitis early, potentially improving dental health outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational validation study, not a treatment trial. The questionnaire may not be accurate enough in real-world settings, and results may not apply outside Italy.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 495 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Apr 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients waiting in the waiting area of the participating clinical centers without a specific chief complaint.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * age ≥18 years; * ability to read and understand Italian; * willingness to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * completely edentulous individuals; * subjects who have taken antibiotics within the past 3 months; * pregnant women; * individuals with contraindications to periodontal probing

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Conditions

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allergic disease disease periodontal disorder periodontitis

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Periodontal diseases Periodontitis

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