Saliva swab could spot gum disease before it starts
NCT ID NCT07661784
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether certain proteins in saliva can signal the start of gum disease. Researchers will collect saliva from 240 adults with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis and measure specific biomarkers linked to bone loss. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasive way to catch gum disease early and guide personalized care.
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 lead to a simple saliva test for early detection of gum disease, allowing for earlier and more personalized treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear links between the biomarkers and disease progression, and results may not translate into a practical diagnostic tool.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 240 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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
The study population consists of systemically healthy adult individuals aged 18-65 years who attend the Department of Periodontology at Suleyman Demirel University for routine dental examination and periodontal evaluation. Participants will be classified into periodontally healthy, gingivitis, and periodontitis groups based on clinical periodontal findings.
- Ages
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18 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: Adults aged 18-65 years Systemically healthy individuals Individuals classified as periodontally healthy, gingivitis, or periodontitis according to clinical periodontal examination Ability and willingness to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Presence of systemic diseases affecting periodontal status (e.g., diabetes mellitus, immunological disorders) Use of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs within the last 3 months History of periodontal treatment within the last 6 months Pregnancy or lactation Smoking (optional ) Any condition that may affect salivary biomarker levels
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Suleyman Demirel University
RECRUITINGIsparta, 32000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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