Gum disease breakthrough? scientists investigate immune cells for better diagnosis
NCT ID NCT02833285
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study examines how B cells, a type of immune cell, behave in the blood and gums of people with periodontitis (gum disease). Researchers want to see if certain B cell patterns are linked to more aggressive disease and how they change after surgery. The goal is to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of periodontitis.
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 doctors better diagnose and treat periodontitis by identifying specific immune cells linked to disease severity.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on understanding biology, not testing a new treatment. It may not lead to immediate clinical changes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2015
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2025
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
Male or female from 18 to 75 years old before periodontal treatment
- Ages
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18 to 75 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: * Requiring periodontal surgery * In good health * Having signed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Minor * Patient having taken antibiotics in the previous 3 months * Patients with systemic diseases including chronic inflammatory disease * Pregnancy * orthodontic treatment ongoing
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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
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHRU de Brest
RECRUITINGBrest, 29609, France
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