Gum troubles? new study reveals hidden impact on your smile and comfort
NCT ID NCT07557277
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how receding gums affect people's quality of life, like eating, smiling, and feeling confident. Researchers will screen 346 adults aged 18-45 to find out how common gum recession is and what causes it. No treatments are tested—just observation and questionnaires.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 346 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
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
Systemically healthy individuals having gingival recession of north Indian population in Haryana state.
- Ages
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18 to 45 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 18-45 years old; * Patients who are willing to participate in the study and ready to give informed consent. * Cases defined for GR will be done according to Cairo at el. * The minimum threshold for reporting the presence of gingival recession will be greater than or equal to 1 mm. Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic disease affecting the periodontal issues (e.g., bleeding disorders, diabetes mellitus etc.) * Patients under medication associated with gingival enlargement (e.g., calcium channel blockers, immunosuppressants or anticonvulsants). * Patients having masochistic habits (tongue thrusting, nail biting etc.) * Mobile teeth * Involved teeth with trauma from occlusion. * Involved teeth with prosthesis. * Endodontically involved/ RCT treated tooth * Patient undergoing/underwent orthodontic treatment
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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PGIDS, Rohtak
RECRUITINGRohtak, Haryana, 124001, India
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