Could poor sleep be harming your gums? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07421960
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether sleep quality is linked to gum disease (periodontitis). Researchers will measure sleep quality, fatigue, and certain substances in saliva from 48 healthy adults with or without gum disease. The goal is to better understand how oral health and sleep are connected.
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- Participants
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About 48 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
48
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * systemically healthy, * clinical diagnosis of periodontitis, * clinical diagnosis of periodontal health Exclusion Criteria: * history of regular use of systemic antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, or antioxidant drugs (previous 6 months); * nonsurgical periodontal treatment (previous 6 months); * surgical periodontal treatment (previous 12 months); * presence of \<20 teeth; * current medications affecting gingival health (calcium channel blockers, phenytoin, cyclosporine, and hormone replacement therapy); * diabetes diagnosis; rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis; and pregnancy, lactating, or excessive alcohol consumption.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Uskudar University
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Istanbul, 34764, Turkey (Türkiye)
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