Passive Smoking's hidden toll on Kids' gums revealed

NCT ID NCT06791707

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looks at how secondhand smoke affects the gums of 146 healthy children. Researchers measure a protein linked to inflammation (S100A8/A9) and a nicotine byproduct (cotinine) in saliva. The goal is to understand early gum changes from smoke exposure, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cumhuriyet University

    Sivas, 58140, Turkey (Türkiye)

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