Passive smoking linked to early gum inflammation in kids, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT06791707

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cumhuriyet University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how secondhand smoke impacts the gum health of 146 children. Researchers will measure specific proteins in saliva that signal inflammation, along with cotinine, a marker of smoke exposure. The goal is to better understand the early effects of passive smoking on children's mouths.

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 study could help identify early signs of gum disease in children exposed to secondhand smoke, pointing toward better prevention strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures markers and cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all children.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

inflammatory disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHILDREN COTININE LEVELS INFLAMATION SECONDHAND SMOKE EXPOSURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cumhuriyet University

Sivas, 58140, Turkey (Türkiye)

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