Scientists probe immune proteins for clues to gum disease
NCT ID NCT07160894
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study aims to understand how certain immune proteins, called NOD1 and NOD2, relate to gum disease. Researchers will collect saliva and blood samples from 75 people with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis. They will measure levels of these proteins and other markers to see if they differ between groups. This is an observational study, so it will not test any treatment.
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 this study finds a link between NOD proteins and gum disease, it could point toward new ways to diagnose or treat periodontal inflammation.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a clear connection, and results may not lead to any practical changes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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About 75 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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Jul 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.
- 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: * systemically healthy * clinical diagnosis of periodontal health * clinical diagnosis of periodontitis * clinical diagnosis of gingivitis Exclusion Criteria: * • history of regular use of systemic antibiotics anti-inflammatory, or antioxidant drugs (previous 3 months) * nonsurgical periodontal treatment (previous 6 months) * surgical periodontal treatment (previous 12 months) * presence of\<10 teeth * current medications affecting gingival health (calcium channel blockers, phenytoin, cyclosporine, and hormone replacement therapy) * diabetes * diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis * pregnancy * lactating * smoking * excessive alcohol consumption.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Medipol University, School of Dentistry
Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye)
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