Gum disease study probes hidden links to oxygen and metabolism
NCT ID NCT07182448
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at how low oxygen levels and a metabolic pathway called the kynurenine pathway are involved in gum inflammation (periodontitis). Researchers collected blood and saliva from 45 healthy adults with either periodontitis or healthy gums. They measured markers of inflammation, oxygen response, and oxidative stress to better understand the disease process.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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45 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2023
- Finished
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Aug 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Periodontally healthy and stage 3 garde B periodontitis patients were enrolled in this study
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * systemically healthy * clinical diagnosis of periodontitis * clinical diagnosis of periodontal health Exclusion Criteria: * decline to participate and being under 18 \& over 65 years of age; * having any systemic inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or systemic conditions, including immunodeficiency syndrome, cardiovascular disorders, or hepatic disorders; * the use of antibiotics and/or anti-inflammatory nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs within 3 months preceding the study; * having nonsurgical periodontal treatment (previous 6 months); * having surgical periodontal treatment (previous 12 months); * having \<20 natural teeth excluding the third molars.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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