New ultrasound technique could spot gum disease early
NCT ID NCT06480825
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses a special high-frequency ultrasound to take detailed images of gum tissue. Researchers will compare healthy gums to gums with gingivitis (early gum disease) to see if the ultrasound can detect inflammation. About 40 adults will participate, and the goal is to find a painless way to identify gum problems before they get worse.
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 lead to a non-invasive way to detect early gum inflammation before it becomes serious.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 40 participants. It does not test any treatment, so it may not directly change patient care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Surgical, Medical and Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital of Pisa
RECRUITINGPisa, Italy
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University of Pisa
RECRUITINGPisa, Italy, 56126, Italy
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