Dentistry & oral health
Mouth & dental clinical trials
Conditions of the teeth, gums, mouth, and jaw. We’re tracking 2,058 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable1,634
- Phase 2148
- Phase 183
- Phase 382
- Phase 459
- Phase 1/Phase 236
- Phase 2/Phase 316
Top conditions
- Periodontitis108
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma80
- Periodontal Diseases57
- Dental Caries49
- Gingivitis35
- Oral Cancer35
- Head and Neck Cancer34
- Dental Implant30
- Sjogren's Syndrome29
- Gingival Recession27
- Periodontal Disease27
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)24
- Alveolar Bone Loss23
- Peri-Implantitis23
- Tooth Loss22
- Oropharynx Cancer21
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)21
- Trigeminal Neuralgia21
Leading sponsors
- Cairo University91
- Sun Yat-sen University53
- Ain Shams University30
- Mansoura University30
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak24
- Al-Azhar University23
- Tanta University23
- University of Baghdad19
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid18
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris14
Where studies are running
- California40
- Texas27
- Massachusetts22
- Ohio22
- Pennsylvania22
- New York20
- Maryland19
- Florida18
- Alabama16
- Michigan15
Recruiting studies2,058 total
- NCT05973097Recruiting
Oral lichen planus treatment with herbal drug and light therapy
This trial tests whether an herbal medicine (paeoniflorin) combined with photodynamic therapy (a light-based treatment) can treat oral lichen planus. You may be considered if you’re an adult with oral lichen planus and can safely take part in the study.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT05979805Recruiting
Education programs to prevent cavities and gum problems during braces
This study compares two types of education programs to see which better prevents cavities and gum inflammation in people getting braces. Participants must be new to orthodontic treatment and have healthy teeth and gums at the start.
BogotáAges 13–28 - NCT05980702RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing 2 vs 4 rounds of chemo-immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether 2 or 4 cycles of pembrolizumab (immunotherapy) plus carboplatin and nab-paclitaxel (chemotherapy) before surgery works better for people with advanced head and neck cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if fewer treatments are just as effective.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05983432RecruitingPhase 1
Study of BL-B01D1 for advanced lung and other solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called BL-B01D1 for people with several types of advanced solid tumors, especially non-small cell lung cancer and breast cancer. It's designed for those whose cancer has continued to grow after standard treatments.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05989750Recruiting
Air-Polishing Teeth Cleaner During Braces Treatment
This study tests a special air-polishing cleaning method using erythritol (a gentle powder) during braces treatment. It may help keep teeth and gums healthier while you have braces.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 12–16 - NCT05994170Recruiting
Lower radiation dose to tumor area for early nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial studies whether lowering the radiation dose to a smaller area around the tumor is safe and effective for people with newly diagnosed nasopharyngeal cancer that has not spread. It may reduce side effects while still curing the cancer.
Zhongshan, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06006429Recruiting
Using a scanner to check teeth and gums
This study tests if a special intraoral scanner can help dentists find gum problems and tooth issues. If you have receding gums, you may be able to join.
ReimsAges 18 years+ - NCT06007365Recruiting
Z5m dental implant registry study
This study looks at how well Z-Systems' Z5m dental implants work in patients. It may be a good fit if you have received or will receive up to 5 of these implants.
OltenAges 18 years+ - NCT06012019Recruiting
Gum Disease and Inflammation Study
This study looks at gum disease (periodontitis and gingivitis) and inflammation using blood and dental samples. It may help researchers understand how inflammation affects gum health.
Ivry-sur-SeineAges 18 years+ - NCT06017895Recruiting
Doxepin rinse for severe swallowing pain during throat radiation
This trial tests a medicated mouth rinse (doxepin) to ease severe pain when swallowing, caused by radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer. It aims to help patients who are currently receiving radiation and have mouth or throat sores.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06019130RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab for newly diagnosed nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) can help treat nasopharyngeal cancer in both children and adults. It is for people who have just been diagnosed and have not yet received any cancer treatment.
AachenAges 3 years+ - NCT06023550Recruiting
Complicated Ear, Nose, and Throat Infections Study
This study looks at patients with complicated infections of the ear, nose, throat, or neck that are treated at a specific hospital in Slovenia. The goal is to learn more about these infections and how they are managed.
Ljubljana, LjubljanaAges Any age - NCT06026878RecruitingPhase 3
GNT induction treatment for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination called GNT given before standard chemoradiation for people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. It aims to improve treatment outcomes.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT06029270RecruitingPhase 2
Adding relatlimab to standard immunotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests whether adding a new drug called relatlimab to the usual immunotherapy (nivolumab) helps people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has returned or spread. You will get standard chemotherapy plus nivolumab first, then if it works, you may be randomly assigned to get nivolumab alone or with relatlimab.
Dublin, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06030947Recruiting
Micro graft for treating multiple gum recessions
This trial tests a new micro connective tissue graft to cover multiple areas where your gums have pulled away from your teeth (recession). It may help if you have healthy gums but several receding spots on your upper or lower jaw.
DubaiAges 18–60 - NCT06037161Recruiting
Comparing two gum coverage methods for a lower front tooth
This trial compares two ways to cover a receded gum on a single lower front tooth. It tests which method works better for people with mild to moderate gum recession.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06037694Recruiting
Healthy tissue graft around dental implants
This trial tests whether a gum tissue graft can help people with dental implants who have too little attached gum tissue around them, causing discomfort or difficulty cleaning. The goal is to see if the graft improves comfort and gum health.
Dubai, DubaiAges 18–70 - NCT06039631RecruitingPhase 2
Immuno-chemo before surgery and organ-sparing treatment for throat cancer
This trial tests whether adding immunotherapy before surgery, followed by either radiation or organ-preserving surgery, can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced laryngeal or hypopharyngeal cancer. It may help avoid complete removal of the voice box.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06043453Recruiting
Revitalizing injured, growing permanent teeth
This trial tests a new approach to help injured, still-growing permanent teeth heal and continue to develop naturally. It may be an option if your child has a traumatized tooth with an infection and the root is not yet fully formed.
GhentAges 6–18 - NCT06047236Recruiting
Immune markers in salivary gland cancer
This study looks at immune cells and substances in blood, saliva, and stool from people with salivary gland cancer. The goal is to find markers that could help predict how the disease behaves.
Erlangen, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT06055816RecruitingPhase 2
Gemcitabine plus two targeted drugs for older adults with nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs—chemotherapy (gemcitabine), a blood-vessel blocker (Endostar), and an immunotherapy (Envafolimab)—for older adults with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer that hasn't been treated yet. The goal is to see if this mix works better than standard care for patients aged 65 and up.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 65 years+ - NCT06056921RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for hard-to-treat autoimmune diseases
This trial tests a new treatment using your own immune cells (CAR T-cells) targeting a protein called CD19 to control severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, Sjogren's, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, or vasculitis. The goal is to see if it's safe and can improve symptoms when other treatments haven't worked.
Taiyuan, ShanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT06059261RecruitingPhase 2
Envafolimab plus chemoradiation and endostatin for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests a combination of a new immunotherapy (envafolimab) with standard chemoradiation and a drug that blocks blood vessel growth (endostatin) for people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer that hasn't been treated before. The goal is to see if this combination works better than the usual treatment.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06066086Recruiting
A gum flap technique to close a mouth-to-sinus hole
This trial tests a surgical method using a special gum flap to fix a chronic hole between the mouth and sinus in the back of the upper jaw. It may help people who have this problem after a tooth extraction or other dental procedure.
Buraidah, Al-Qassim RegionAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many mouth & dental clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 2,058 recruiting dentistry & oral health studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 3,961 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Mouth & dental” cover here?
- Conditions of the teeth, gums, mouth, and jaw. We group each study into mouth & dental based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a mouth & dental trial near me?
- Use the search to filter mouth & dental studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.