Gum treatment may lower body inflammation and improve cholesterol
NCT ID NCT07526883
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether non-surgical gum disease treatment could reduce inflammation and improve blood fat levels in young adults with severe periodontitis. Fifty participants (25 with gum disease and 25 healthy) were involved. Those with gum disease received deep cleaning and oral hygiene instructions, and their blood was tested before treatment and again at 2 and 6 months after. The goal was to see if treating the gums could have benefits beyond the mouth.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2006
- Finished
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Jun 2010
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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19 to 36 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: * Young adults aged 19 to 36 years * At least 20 teeth present * Clinical attachment loss of at least 5 mm affecting at least 8 teeth * Bone loss around at least 3 teeth other than incisors and first molars Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic disease * Pregnancy or lactation * Current or former smoking * Systemic conditions that could alter the host response * Medical conditions requiring antibiotic prophylaxis during routine dental procedures * Antibiotic therapy within the previous 6 months * Previous periodontal treatment
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)