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Spit test could spot gum disease early, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT06402877

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looked at three substances in saliva—Adseverin, 1-alpha defensin, and sRANKL—to see if they differ between people with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis. Researchers collected saliva from 60 non-smoking, systemically healthy adults and measured these biomarkers. The goal was to find possible links between these substances and the severity of gum disease, which could lead to a simple diagnostic tool in the future.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could point toward a simple saliva test to help diagnose or monitor gum disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study (60 people) that only measures biomarkers—it does not test a treatment. The findings may not lead to a practical diagnostic tool.

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Study facts

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Systemically healthy (The determination of healthy volunteers will be based on the statements of the patients in the anamnesis. No additional examinations will be made.) At least twenty permanent teeth in the mouth Non-smoker No medication for continuous use Those who have not used antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and systemic corticosteroid drugs in the last 6 months. Not in pregnancy or lactation period. For the periodontitis group that has not received periodontal treatment in the last 6 months For the periodontitis group; According to the evaluation made in 6 regions of each tooth, individuals with 30% or more bleeding on probing area, at least 2 teeth not adjacent to each quarter jaw with a depth of 5 mm or more and 4 mm or more attachment loss, coronal 1/3 and more on radiography (horizontal and / or vertical) bone loss For the gingivitis group; According to the evaluation made in 6 regions of each tooth, individuals with 10% or more bleeding on probing area, having a probing depth

Ages

20 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Systemically healthy (The determination of healthy volunteers will be based on the statements of the patients in the anamnesis. No additional examinations will be made.) At least twenty permanent teeth in the mouth Non-smoker No medication for continuous use Those who have not used antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and systemic corticosteroid drugs in the last 6 months. Not in pregnancy or lactation period. For the periodontitis group that has not received periodontal treatment in the last 6 months For the periodontitis group; According to the evaluation made in 6 regions of each tooth, individuals with 30% or more bleeding on probing area, at least 2 teeth not adjacent to each quarter jaw with a depth of 5 mm or more and 4 mm or more attachment loss, coronal 1/3 and more on radiography (horizontal and / or vertical) bone loss For the gingivitis group; According to the evaluation made in 6 regions of each tooth, individuals with 10% or more bleeding on probing area, having a probing depth of less than 4mm and no attachment loss For healthy group; According to the evaluation made in 6 regions of each tooth,individuals with less than 10% bleeding on probing area, having a probing depth less than 4mm and no loss of attachment were included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Any oral or systemic disease Regularly using a systemic medication During pregnancy or lactation Received periodontal treatment within the last 6 months. Those who received antibiotic, anti-inflammatory or systemic corticosteroid medication in the last 6 months Smokers are not included in the study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingivitis periodontal disorder periodontitis

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Periodontal diseases

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Izmir Katip Çelebi University Department of Periodontology

    Izmir, Çiğli, 35640, Turkey (Türkiye)

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