Gum disease linked to heart risk marker in new study
NCT ID NCT07157878
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares levels of oxidized LDL (a type of 'bad' cholesterol linked to heart disease) in the gum fluid of people with advanced gum disease versus those with healthy gums. Researchers aim to better understand the connection between gum inflammation and heart health. The study will involve 40 adults aged 30-60 who are otherwise healthy.
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 successful, this could help explain how gum disease might increase heart disease risk, pointing toward better screening or prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study (40 people) that only measures a biomarker, not a treatment. Results may not apply to broader populations or confirm a direct cause.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2025
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
cross sectional study in upper egypt to detect the level of LDL in advanced periodontitis patient
- Ages
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30 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * For all participants (applies to both groups): 1. Age 30-60 years. 2. Systemically healthy (based on medical history and physician clearance, if needed). 3. No history of periodontal treatment within the last 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. History of systemic diseases affecting periodontium (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis). 2\. Current or past diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or other neurodegenerative disorders. 3\. Use of medications affecting periodontal status (e.g., immunosuppressants, long-term corticosteroids, anticonvulsants). 4\. Antibiotic or anti-inflammatory therapy within the past 3 months. 5. Current smokers or history of smoking in the past year.
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Conditions
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