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Gum treatment may improve chewing, study hopes to prove

NCT ID NCT07651579

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether treating gum disease (periodontitis) can improve how well people chew and their overall oral quality of life. Researchers will ask 44 adults with gum disease to fill out questionnaires, do a chewing test with colored gum, and provide saliva samples. The goal is to see if periodontal treatment makes a real difference in daily function.

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 show that treating gum disease improves chewing ability and oral quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 44 participants. It measures chewing performance, not long-term health outcomes, so results may not apply broadly.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

About 44 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients treated at the university hospital and diagnosed with periodontitis * Adult patients who have provided informed consent * Patients enrolled in a social security system * Patients who speak and understand French. Exclusion Criteria: * Minors * Pregnant or breastfeeding patients * Patients under legal protection or conservatorship * Patients who refuse to participate in the study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

periodontal disorder periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Periodontal diseases Periodontitis Quality of life

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Clermont-Ferrand

    Clermont-Ferrand, France

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