Can probiotics boost gum disease treatment? a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07792902
First seen Aug 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether taking a probiotic supplement alongside standard deep cleaning of the tooth roots improves gum health in adults with advanced periodontitis. Researchers will compare two groups: one receiving deep cleaning alone and another receiving deep cleaning plus the probiotic. They will measure gum bleeding, pocket depth, and inflammatory markers before and after treatment. The goal is to see if probiotics can reduce inflammation and help balance the bacteria in the mouth and gut.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Probiotic supplement containing Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis HN019
- What this could lead to
- If it works, adding probiotics to standard gum treatment could reduce inflammation and improve gum health in people with advanced periodontitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Probiotics may not change gum disease outcomes, and individual responses can vary.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- 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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30 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 individuals; * Age of 30 years or older; * Both genders; * At least 15 teeth, excluding third molars and teeth indicated for extraction * At least 30% of the teeth presenting probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment loss (CAL) greater than or equal to 5 mm; * Individuals diagnosed with generalized Stage III or IV, Grade B or C periodontitis; * Presence of at least 8 teeth with at least one non-contiguous interproximal site presenting probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment level (CAL) greater than or equal to 5 mm. Exclusion Criteria: * Current smokers or former smokers who quit within the past 5 years; * Pregnant or breastfeeding women; * History of periodontal treatment within the previous 6 months; * Continuous use of oral antiseptics, systemic antibiotics, corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressive agents, estrogen, selective estrogen receptor modulators, or medications that may affect bone metabolism (such as alendronate, calcitonin, and others) within the previous 6 months; * Presence of systemic conditions that may alter the host response to periodontal treatment (such as diabetes, human papillomavirus infection, or Down syndrome) or that require antibiotic prophylaxis before dental treatment (such as mitral valve prolapse); * Use of probiotics within the previous 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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Universidade de São Paulo
Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14040-904, Brazil
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