Gum disease bacteria hunt: is treponema parvum the culprit?
NCT ID NCT07443917
First seen Mar 09, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study aims to find out if a bacteria called Treponema parvum is more common in people with gum disease (periodontitis) compared to healthy people. Researchers will collect plaque samples from the gums of 112 participants and use a DNA test to measure the bacteria. The results may help clarify the role of this bacteria in gum disease, but this study does not test any treatment.
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College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad
RECRUITINGBaghdad, 10047, Iraq
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