Diabetes control linked to worse gum and tooth health in new study
NCT ID NCT07193979
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 120 adults with type 2 diabetes and gum disease to see how well their blood sugar was controlled and how it related to the severity of gum problems and cavities. Researchers measured gum health, tooth decay, and HbA1c levels (a measure of blood sugar control). The goal was to better understand the connection between diabetes and oral health, not to test a new treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- 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
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Who is studied
This study was conducted among individuals who applied to Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Faculty of Dentistry and volunteered to participate in the study.
- Ages
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23 to 60 years
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: Age between 20 and 65 years Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) Diagnosed with periodontitis, according to established clinical criteria Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Diagnosis of gestational diabetes Presence of physical or mental disorders that may affect participation or evaluation Undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy Presence of any systemic disease other than diabetes mellitus Use of systemic antibiotics or other medications in the past 3 months Use of antiparkinsonian, antidepressant, or antipsychotic medications
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Faculty of Dentistry
Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye)
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