Could being fit protect your gums? new study explores the link
NCT ID NCT07496710
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 61 adults to see if physical fitness, body composition, and diet are linked to gum disease severity. Researchers reviewed dental records and lifestyle questionnaires from a previous study. No new treatments were tested; the goal was simply to understand connections between lifestyle and gum health.
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 the findings show a clear link, it could encourage lifestyle-focused approaches to prevent or manage gum disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, retrospective observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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61 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2021
- Finished
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Jun 2022
- 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
The study population consists of adult patients who attended the University Clinic of Universidad Rey Juan Carlos between 2021 and 2022 for routine dental care. All participants completed standardized health, lifestyle, and physical activity questionnaires, and underwent a comprehensive oral and periodontal examination as part of their clinical visit. Anthropometric assessments were also performed during this visit. The study population represents a convenience sample of individuals seeking routine dental services, and no random sampling procedures were applied.
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * age 18 or over * no previous history of periodontal treatment in the last 6 months * no medical or dental history that could contraindicate periodontal treatment Exclusion Criteria: * current pregnancy or lactation * immunological disorders * periodontal treatment within the last 6 months * oral contraception or antibiotic usage within the last 3 months * infections (such as HIV, hepatitis or tuberculosis)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Clinic, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Alcorcón, Madrid, 28922, Spain
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