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.

diabetic kidney disease gingivitis periodontitis type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pamukkale University Faculty of Dentistry

    Denizli, 20160, Turkey (Türkiye)