Gum bacteria linked to stomach troubles? small study investigates
NCT ID NCT07378540
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study examined the mouth bacteria of 30 people, some with gastritis (stomach inflammation) and some without, to see if gum disease and stomach issues are connected. Researchers collected saliva samples and used advanced DNA technology to compare the types and amounts of bacteria. The goal was to understand if people with gastritis have a different oral microbiome, which could help explain links between oral and digestive health.
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 study could point toward a link between gum health and stomach inflammation, possibly leading to new ways to diagnose or manage gastritis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 30 participants. It does not test any treatment, so results may not apply to larger populations or lead directly to medical changes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Apr 2024
- 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
older than 18 years, have no systemic disease other than gastritis, non smoker participants
- Ages
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20 to 55 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: * no systemic diseases other than gastritis non-smoker Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who took regular medications that could affect of periodontal tissue or oral microbiome pregnancy or lactation Patients who received periodontal treatment within the last 6 months
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aydın Adnan Menderes University
Aydin, Turkey (Türkiye)
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