Mouth may reveal hidden inflammation in alcohol use disorder
NCT ID NCT06684483
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how stress and oral health habits relate to inflammation in people with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Researchers will test a new questionnaire about oral care and collect saliva, blood, and dental X-rays from 72 participants (AUD patients and healthy volunteers). The goal is to understand how mouth inflammation connects to overall health, which could lead to better ways to prevent gum disease and other illnesses in people with AUD.
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 mouth inflammation in people with alcohol use disorder, leading to better oral health monitoring and prevention of related diseases.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It aims to gather knowledge, not test a treatment, so no direct health benefits are guaranteed.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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