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Simple blood test may predict gum treatment success
NCT ID NCT07312045
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is looking at whether certain markers in blood and saliva can predict how well people with gum disease heal after non-surgical treatment. Researchers will measure these markers in 180 adults with healthy gums, gingivitis, or advanced periodontitis before and after treatment. The goal is to see if these markers can help identify who will respond best to therapy, potentially leading to more personalized dental care.
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 dentists predict which patients will respond well to gum disease treatment, leading to more personalized care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is small and early-stage, so results may not apply to everyone or lead to immediate changes in care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 180 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
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
Adult individuals aged 18-65 years presenting to the periodontology clinic for routine examination or periodontal treatment. Participants will be assigned to healthy, gingivitis, or stage III/IV periodontitis groups based on periodontal diagnosis.
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-65 years * Ability to provide informed consent * No systemic diseases or conditions affecting periodontal status * For Healthy Group: Probing depth ≤3 mm, no attachment loss, no radiographic bone loss * For Gingivitis Group: Gingival inflammation and bleeding on probing without attachment loss or bone loss * For Periodontitis Group: Stage III or stage IV periodontitis according to 2018 classification * No periodontal treatment within the past 6 months * Willingness to attend follow-up visits Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic diseases influencing periodontal inflammation (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disorders) * Current pregnancy or lactation * Use of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, or immunosuppressive drugs within the last 3 months * Smokers or individuals using tobacco products * History of periodontal surgery in the last 6 months * Presence of fewer than 20 natural teeth * Any condition that may interfere with study participation or data reliability
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University Faculty of Dentistry
RECRUITINGMerkez, Erzincan, 24002, Turkey (Türkiye)
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