Spit test could spot gum disease years early
NCT ID NCT07167771
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study follows 100 adults with healthy gums or various stages of gum disease over two years. Researchers will collect saliva and plaque samples at yearly visits to measure specific biomarkers. The goal is to see if these markers can predict who will develop or worsen gum disease. No treatment is given—this is purely observational.
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 lead to a simple saliva test that helps dentists predict gum disease before it gets worse.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with no treatment, so it cannot prove that any intervention works. The results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry, University Complutense of Madrid (UCM)
RECRUITINGMadrid, 28040, Spain
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Faculty of Dentistry, University Complutense of Madrid (UCM)
RECRUITINGMadrid, 28040, Spain
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