Spit test could spot gum disease years early

NCT ID NCT07167771

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study follows 100 adults with and without gum disease for two years to see if certain substances in saliva can predict who will develop or worsen gum problems. Participants provide saliva and plaque samples at yearly visits while researchers track their gum health. No treatment is given—the goal is simply to learn which biomarkers signal future disease.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry, University Complutense of Madrid (UCM)

    Madrid, 28040, Spain

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