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Gum disease severity: could gender and lifestyle hold the key?

NCT ID NCT07721337

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Al-Azhar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether the severity of periodontitis (a serious gum infection) differs between Egyptian men and women. Researchers will examine 380 participants aged 20 to 40, all with periodontitis, using a clinical exam and a detailed questionnaire about oral hygiene, diet, and body mass index. The goal is to uncover potential gender-based differences and lifestyle factors that may influence gum disease severity.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If clear gender-based differences emerge, this could point toward more personalized dental care and prevention strategies for periodontitis.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply beyond the specific Egyptian population studied.

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Study facts

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Participants

380 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population consists of Egyptian male and female patients visiting the outpatient clinics of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University and patients in great Cairo ( Cairo , Giza , Qalyoubia ) who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The inclusion criteria are: 1. Patients with periodontitis. 2. Age range from 20 to 40 years. 3. Patients who are systemically healthy (i.e., without any systemic disease or immune disorders) Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. Patients with systemic diseases. 2. Pregnant or lactating females.

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Conditions

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periodontitis

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Periodontitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Dental Medicine, Al-Azhar University

    Cairo, Egypt

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