Dentistry & oral health
Mouth & dental clinical trials
Conditions of the teeth, gums, mouth, and jaw. We’re tracking 1,962 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable1,543
- Phase 2144
- Phase 385
- Phase 182
- Phase 460
- Phase 1/Phase 235
- Phase 2/Phase 313
Top conditions
- Periodontitis103
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma74
- Periodontal Diseases50
- Dental Caries46
- Gingivitis35
- Head and Neck Cancer35
- Oral Cancer32
- Periodontal Disease29
- Dental Implant28
- Gingival Recession25
- Alveolar Bone Loss24
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)24
- Sjogren's Syndrome24
- Tooth Loss24
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)22
- Oropharynx Cancer21
- Peri-Implantitis21
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders20
Leading sponsors
- Cairo University77
- Sun Yat-sen University50
- Mansoura University25
- Ain Shams University24
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak24
- Tanta University24
- Al-Azhar University23
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid16
- University of Baghdad16
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris14
Where studies are running
- California44
- Texas26
- Florida21
- Maryland21
- Massachusetts21
- New York19
- Pennsylvania19
- Ohio18
- Alabama17
- Michigan15
Recruiting studies1,962 total
- NCT05816525Recruiting
Study tooth symptoms and cavity depth after partial removal
This study looks at how tooth symptoms and the depth of a cavity affect outcomes when dentists remove only part of the decayed tissue. You might benefit by getting care guided by careful tooth testing and dental imaging, while contributing to better treatment decisions for deep cavities.
EspooAges 18–50 - NCT05837221Recruiting
Study of the mouth microbiome in oral cancer
This study looks at the types of bacteria in the mouth (the microbiome) in people with oral squamous cell cancer and compares them to people without this cancer. It may help researchers understand what’s different in oral cancer and what could be useful for diagnosis or treatment planning.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–100 - NCT05767047RecruitingPhase 3
Apremilast study for children with mouth ulcers from Behçet’s
This trial studies whether apremilast can help reduce mouth ulcers in children who have Behçet’s disease or juvenile psoriatic arthritis. You may be considered if your child finished a main study and is under 18, and can safely continue treatment.
ThessalonikiAges 5–18 - NCT03889899Recruiting
Device treatment for certain skin, mouth, or surface soft tissue cancers
This trial studies a radiation-emitting device (DaRT) to treat certain cancers on the skin, in the mouth, or in superficial soft tissues. You may qualify if you have a confirmed malignant tumor, enough body strength for treatment, and blood tests and pregnancy status that meet safety limits.
HaifaAges 18 years+ - NCT05800574RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted neck radiation for p16-positive favorable throat cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether a more precisely targeted radiation plan to the neck can work for people with p16-positive oropharynx cancer that is considered “favorable risk.” Doctors use special imaging to map where lymph nodes are likely involved, aiming to treat the right areas while avoiding unnecessary treatment.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05810428Enrolling by invitation
Using AI to predict outcomes and test pain treatment for trigeminal neuralgia
This study uses computer-based (AI) predictions to better understand what happens after a specific procedure for trigeminal neuralgia, a face pain condition. It also checks how well a “pain neuromodulation” approach works and what it feels like over time.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT05786716RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Trastuzumab plus pertuzumab for HER2-mutated cancers
This trial tests whether combining trastuzumab and pertuzumab can treat cancers that have HER2 amplification or an activating HER2 mutation. It looks at people ages 12 and older, and may include both children/teens and adults, using the study drug based on their HER2 test results.
BelfastAges 12 years+ - NCT05795647RecruitingPhase 2
Testing pentoxifylline and vitamin E for jaw bone damage
This trial tests a combination of medicines (pentoxifylline and tocopherol, a form of vitamin E) to treat damage to the jaw bone caused by bone-strengthening drugs. If you have Stage 2 MRONJ and meet other criteria, this treatment may help heal the bone.
LimogesAges 18 years+ - NCT05793151Recruiting
Guided care to start cancer treatment on time after surgery
This trial tests a navigation program (help from a care coordinator) versus usual care to help people start the recommended “next-step” treatments (like radiation, sometimes with chemo) on time after surgery. It’s for certain stages of squamous cell cancer in the head and neck area where late treatment could matter.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT05799144RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus investigational HPV drugs for throat cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) combined with investigational treatment(s) pBI-11 and TA-HPV for advanced or recurrent oropharyngeal cancer that is HPV-positive and has certain immune marker levels (PD-L1 CPS ≥ 1). It may help your immune system better attack cancer.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05317390Recruiting
Tests an AI tool to diagnose isolated dystonia
This trial checks whether an AI (software) called DystoniaNet can accurately identify isolated dystonia using information from your evaluation, and compares its results to standard diagnosis. If you have focal, segmental, or generalized dystonia, this study may help improve faster and more accurate diagnosis in the future.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT05774561Recruiting
Using blood tests to monitor HPV-related cancer treatment
This study checks whether “liquid biopsies” (blood tests that look for cancer-related signals) can help monitor how HPV-related cancers respond to treatment. It may help doctors spot changes earlier during care.
OlomoucAges 18–99 - NCT05758467Enrolling by invitation
Study linking adult oral health, social factors, and heart health
This study looks at how people’s oral health in adulthood relates to social factors and heart health. To join, you must have already taken part in specific past health surveys.
BergenAges 71–72 - NCT05759780Recruiting
Check how an eye probe measures tissue softness
This study uses a special eye/skin/gum imaging test to measure how tissues behave. It may help researchers improve noninvasive ways to understand eye and tissue health, and in some parts of the study, mild keratoconus.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT05761197Recruiting
Study of mouth yeast infection and a preventive treatment
This trial studies children ages 9–15 months and looks at oropharyngeal yeast infection in the mouth (often called “OPC”). It may help researchers understand how to prevent or manage this condition.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 9 months–1.3 years - NCT05772962Recruiting
Dental record study for children at risk
This study collects children’s dental records to learn about oral health in children who are considered at risk. Your participation could help researchers understand what dental problems happen more often and why.
Bergen, VestlandAges birth–18 years - NCT04908696Recruiting
Treatment study for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers
This trial tests treatment approaches for people with cancers of the voice box (larynx) or lower throat (hypopharynx). It may help by finding which treatment strategy works best for different tumor locations and cancer stages.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT05720065RecruitingPhase 2
Testing botulinum toxin A for jaw muscle pain
This trial studies whether botulinum toxin A (a type of muscle-relaxing medicine) can reduce jaw muscle pain and help explain why it happens. It focuses on people with specific jaw muscle pain patterns and tests outcomes after injection/biopsy.
Huddinge, Stockholm CountyAges 20–45 - NCT05715359Enrolling by invitation
Osteotomy guide for jaw reconstruction in prior patients
This study looks at the results of using a standardized “cutting guide” during jaw reconstruction surgery. If you had this kind of jaw reconstruction at the hospital and can be followed for at least a year, your past care may be included to evaluate how well the method works.
LundAges 20 years+ - NCT05721781Recruiting
Reducing infection risk after gum and tooth issues
This study looks at ways to lower the risk of infective endocarditis, a serious heart infection that can happen after certain bacteria enter the bloodstream from the mouth. You may be asked to pause routine dental cleanings for a period while they track dental health and infection risk.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05743127Recruiting
3D-printed vs lab-made braces expanders for kids
This study compares two types of orthodontic expanders—one made with 3D printing and one made in a lab—to see which works better for widening the upper jaw. It may help your child’s orthodontic team learn the best option for correcting a narrow upper palate.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 8–13 - NCT05727761RecruitingPhase 2
Pioglitazone plus metformin for high-risk mouth lesions
This trial studies whether a two-medicine diabetes drug combination can reduce or control risky early changes in certain mouth and throat lesions. You may be asked for small tissue samples (biopsies) before and after 12 weeks to see how the lesions respond.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05684510Recruiting
Clear aligners vs braces for mild overbite in adults
This trial compares clear plastic aligners with fixed braces to improve mild overbite (Class II) in adults who have not had orthodontics before. It may help you understand which option works better for your bite and alignment while also checking fit and dental health needs.
Hama, Hama GovernorateAges 15–20 - NCT05686226RecruitingPhase 2
Trial tests immune cells targeting HPV-16 cancers
This Phase 2 trial tests an immune-cell treatment (E7 TCR T cells) designed to attack cancers caused by HPV type 16. It may help people whose HPV-16+ cancer has come back or not responded to standard treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many mouth & dental clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 1,962 recruiting dentistry & oral health studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 3,756 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.