Gum treatment may lower stress hormones, new study hints

NCT ID NCT06978712

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether deep dental cleaning (subgingival instrumentation) can reduce 'allostatic load' — the wear and tear stress puts on the body. Researchers will treat 112 adults aged 30-50 with gum disease and measure inflammation, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels before and after treatment. The goal is to see if fixing gum problems can improve overall health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: subgingival instrumentation (deep dental cleaning)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that treating gum disease helps lower stress-related inflammation in the body, pointing to broader health benefits of dental care.
What could go wrong: This is an early, small study without a control group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect on stress markers may be small or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic periodontitis Inflammation periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALLOSTATIC LOAD PERIODONTITIS, CHRONIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

PGIDS
RECRUITING

Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India

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