Passive smoking linked to early gum inflammation in kids, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT06791707
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how secondhand smoke impacts the gum health of 146 children. Researchers will measure specific proteins in saliva that signal inflammation, along with cotinine, a marker of smoke exposure. The goal is to better understand the early effects of passive smoking on children's mouths.
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 help identify early signs of gum disease in children exposed to secondhand smoke, pointing toward better prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures markers and cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all children.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 146 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2025
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
All children were selected from patients referred to Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Faculty of Dentistry, and Department of Pediatric Dentistry.
- Ages
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6 to 12 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 and genetically healthy children Exclusion Criteria: * Any medications known to affect defense system and periodontium * The presence of orthodontic / intraoral appliance
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cumhuriyet University
Sivas, 58140, Turkey (Türkiye)
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