Could Stressed-Out gum cells be behind periodontitis?
NCT ID NCT07751419
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study investigates whether stress inside gum cells plays a role in periodontal disease, which causes inflammation and damage to the tissues supporting the teeth. Researchers measured markers of cell stress and inflammation in fluid and tissue samples from 72 non-smoking adults with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis. By comparing these groups, the study aims to understand what drives gum disease and potentially guide future detection or treatment strategies.
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 cell stress is confirmed as a driver of gum disease, it could point toward new ways to detect or treat periodontitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, so findings may not apply broadly. It measures markers, not outcomes, and cannot prove cause and effect.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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72 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- 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
Adults aged 18 to 65 years attending the periodontology clinic were enrolled and classified into three groups based on clinical periodontal parameters according to the 2017 World Workshop classification: periodontal health, gingivitis, and periodontitis (Stage III). Exclusion criteria included any systemic disease, regular medication use, smoking, pregnancy or lactation, periodontal treatment within the past 6 months, antibiotic use within the past 6 months, and presence of prosthetic restorations on the teeth to be sampled. A total of 72 participants (24 per group; 36 male, 36 female) were included.
- Ages
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18 to 65 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: Inclusion criteria for the Healthy Control group were: presence of ≥ 20 teeth in the mouth, probing pocket depth (PPD) ≤ 3 mm, the percentage of bleeding sites for the whole mouth \< 10%, and, on radiographic examination, a distance of ≤ 3 mm between the cemento-enamel junction and the alveolar bone crest in 95% of all teeth. Inclusion criteria for the Gingivitis group were: presence of ≥ 20 teeth in the mouth, PPD ≤ 3 mm, % of bleeding sites for the whole mouth ≥ 10%, and, on radiographic examination, a distance of ≤ 3 mm between the cemento-enamel junction and the alveolar bone crest in 95% of all teeth. Inclusion criteria for the Stage 3 Periodontitis group were: presence of ≥ 15 teeth in the mouth, more than 30% of teeth affected by periodontal disease, affected teeth exhibiting probing depths of 6 mm or more and clinical attachment loss (CAL) of ≥ 5 mm, vertical bone loss of 3 mm or more, class 2 or 3 furcation involvement, and radiographic evidence of alveolar bone loss extending to the middle third and beyond (33%) in the relevant teeth Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion criteria for all groups were defined as: presence of any systemic disease, regular use of any medication, smoking, pregnancy or lactation, periodontal treatment within the last 6 months, antibiotic use within the last 6 months, and the presence of prosthetic restorations on the teeth to be sampled.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kubra Aral
Malatya, 44100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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