Saliva test could reveal secrets of gum disease
NCT ID NCT07201142
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at certain proteins in the saliva and gum fluid of people with and without gum disease. The goal was to see if these proteins could help explain how gum disease develops. 44 healthy adults took part, and no treatments were given.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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44 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2023
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- 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 comprised individuals who presented to the Department of Periodontology at Istanbul Medipol University between April and October 2023 for dental consultation or treatment.
- 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: * being over 18 years of age; * having at least 20 natural teeth excluding third molars; * being systemically healthy Exclusion Criteria: * under 18 years of age; * had used antibiotics * had used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, anticoagulants, or hormonal contraceptives within the past 6 months; * had systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, epilepsy, renal or hepatic disorders, or viral infections like HIV/AIDS; * pregnant or breastfeeding; * current smokers or had a history of alcoholism; * had received nonsurgical periodontal therapy within the last 6 months or surgical periodontal treatment within the last 12 months; * had fewer than 20 natural teeth (excluding third molars); * had fixed orthodontic appliances.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medipol University
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)
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