Could a saliva test spot kidney trouble in diabetics?
NCT ID NCT07498894
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study measured certain inflammatory markers in the saliva and blood of 126 people with type 2 diabetes, some of whom also had kidney disease (diabetic nephropathy). The goal was to see if these markers differ based on gum health. Researchers hope to better understand the link between gum disease and diabetes complications.
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 help identify simple saliva tests to detect gum disease or kidney complications earlier in people with diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not lead to any new tests or treatments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pamukkale University Faculty of Dentistry
Denizli, 20160, Turkey (Türkiye)
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