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Could your gums be causing your neck pain? scientists investigate

NCT ID NCT07711431

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Nigde Omer Halisdemir University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study examines a possible connection between gum disease and chronic neck pain. Researchers will compare neck pain intensity and daily disability among adults aged 30-55 with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis. Participants complete pain scales and questionnaires to see if worse gum health relates to worse neck symptoms.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If a link is found, it could suggest that treating gum disease might help manage chronic neck pain.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to everyone with neck pain.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 123 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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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 30-55 years attending the Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, who will be classified into three groups based on periodontal health status: clinically healthy periodontium, gingivitis, or periodontitis (Stage I-IV).

Ages

30 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 30 and 55 years * Willing to participate and provide written informed consent * Able to undergo periodontal examination and complete self-report questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Neck pain attributable to a specific identifiable cause (e.g., trauma, cervical disc herniation, spinal deformity, tumor, fracture) * Systemic inflammatory or autoimmune disease * Neurological disease affecting the cervical region * Pregnancy * Regular use of analgesic or anti-inflammatory medication * Fewer than 20 remaining natural teeth * History of periodontal treatment within the past 6 months

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingivitis Musculoskeletal Pain Neck Pain periodontal disorder periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic neck pain Periodontal disease

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Faculty of Dentistry

    RECRUITING

    Niğde, Niğde Province, 51240, Turkey (Türkiye)

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