Gum disease mystery: could a fungus be making it worse?
NCT ID NCT07574827
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is checking how often the fungus Candida albicans shows up in the gums of 100 Syrian adults with periodontitis (serious gum disease). Researchers will collect plaque samples and measure gum health to see if the fungus is linked to more severe disease. The goal is to better understand what role Candida plays in gum disease in this population.
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 this study finds a link, it could point toward better ways to manage periodontitis by also targeting fungal infections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study in one country, so results may not apply elsewhere. It only measures prevalence, not treatment effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Syrian patients with periodontitis at Al-Hawash Private University Dental Clinics
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years and older. * Diagnosed with chronic periodontitis based on clinical examination (attachment loss, probing depth). * Consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic diseases affecting oral health (e.g., diabetes, immunosuppressive conditions). * Recent antibiotic or antifungal treatment within the last three months.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al-Hawash Private University, Faculty of Dentistry
RECRUITINGHoms, Syria
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