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Saliva may reveal hidden links between bone loss and tooth decay

NCT ID NCT07709247

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at saliva from people with osteoporosis to measure certain immune markers and an enzyme called MMP-8. Researchers also check participants' dental cavities. The goal is to better understand how osteoporosis might affect oral health. No treatments are given—only saliva samples are collected.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could point to saliva-based markers for monitoring osteoporosis or dental risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, so findings may not apply broadly or lead to clinical changes.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 50 people

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

Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 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 diagnosed with osteoporosis who applied to the outpatient clinic. Saliva samples and dental caries status will be evaluated. Participants will be selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Ages

45 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Willing to give voluntary consent For Group 1, having been diagnosed with osteoporosis For Group 2, being systemically healthy and not having a diagnosis of osteoporosis/osteopenia Exclusion Criteria: * Having a chronic inflammatory or autoimmune disease Using glucocorticoids, anti-anxiety medications, antidepressants, or antiepileptic drugs Having been diagnosed with any malignancy Having any endocrine disease Having undergone periodontal treatment within the last 6 months

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Conditions

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dental caries osteoporosis

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Biomarkers Dental caries Matrix metalloproteinase 8 Osteoporosis

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