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
- NCT03010150Recruiting
Blood tests and swallowing exercise check-ins for head and neck cancer
This study looks at whether giving swallowing exercises and checking in with questionnaires can help people with metastatic (spreading to neck lymph nodes) head and neck cancers do the exercises correctly. It also uses blood tests to better understand adherence and progress over time.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02910323Recruiting
Study for cluster headaches and trigeminal nerve pain
This study looks at people with certain severe headache disorders (cluster-type headaches or SUNCT/SUNA) or trigeminal neuralgia (sharp facial nerve pain). Researchers want to better understand these conditions and see how study testing/record review may help care.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03003572Recruiting
Test an immune marker in primary Sjögren’s disease activity
This study looks at an immune reaction (called anti-Ro/SSA IgE) to see how active primary Sjögren’s disease is. It may help doctors better understand what’s driving symptoms and activity levels over time.
BourgoinAges 18 years+ - NCT02327884Recruiting
Study saliva and related diseases to learn health patterns
This study looks at diseases that involve the salivary (saliva) glands, and may also include people with active hepatitis, oral cancer, or healthy adults. Researchers collect blood, urine, saliva, and sometimes tissue to better understand what’s happening and how these conditions relate to saliva and oral health.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 4–100 - NCT02639312Recruiting
Study of how craniofacial differences develop over time
This study follows children and adults with craniofacial (head/face) differences to learn how their growth changes over time. It also enrolls unaffected family members and healthy volunteers to compare what is “typical,” using scans and optional genetic testing.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–100 - NCT02584270Recruiting
Speech training with a mouth prosthesis for early tongue cancer
This trial tests a speech-rehabilitation program using a custom mouth prosthesis for people newly diagnosed with early tongue cancer (T1 or T2). It may help improve speech as you go through cancer treatment.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT02397824Recruiting
Teeth photo study for people with rare diseases
This study looks at how rare diseases can show up in the mouth and teeth, using pictures of your teeth. It may help doctors recognize dental signs earlier and better describe these rare conditions.
Strasbourg, AlsaceAges Any age - NCT02422875Enrolling by invitation
Study of immune markers in autoimmune disease and lupus
This study looks at blood and immune cell markers (autoantibodies and immune cell “signatures”) to better understand autoimmune conditions, including lupus. It may help researchers identify which markers are linked to disease and how immune cells respond after vaccination.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT01568697Recruiting
Studying gum disease in people with immune and genetic differences
This study looks at how mouth bacteria and the immune system may work together to cause gum disease (periodontitis), especially in people with certain genetic immune problems. It may help researchers understand what drives severe gum disease and how to better monitor or treat it in the future.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 7–100 - NCT01425892Recruiting
Study of how Sjogren’s disease starts and changes over time
This study follows people with Sjogren’s disease to understand how it develops and how symptoms naturally change over time. The goal is to improve understanding and future care rather than provide a new immediate treatment.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 16–100 - NCT01306084Recruiting
Study of viral infections in healthy and immune-compromised people
This trial studies how viruses affect the body, and how the immune system responds, in both healthy people and people with weakened immunity. It may include people who currently have a suspected or recent viral infection, close contacts, people around the time of a viral vaccine, and healthy adults used for comparison.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 6 months–120 years - NCT01805869Recruiting
Teeth removal study using leftover tissue for research
This study looks at people who need wisdom tooth (third molar) removal and collects the leftover tissue after extraction. The goal is to use these samples to help dental research, while making sure the procedure can be done safely.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 16–50 - NCT01365169Recruiting
How activity level and daily function relate to cancer survival
This study looks at how physical activity (movement during the day) and a clinician-rated “day-to-day function” score relate to overall survival in people with certain cancers. It may help doctors understand who benefits most from activity-focused care and better monitoring.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02012699Recruiting
Cancer registry for people with or at risk of cancer
This trial collects health information and samples (a “cancer repository”) to help researchers study cancer and cancer risk. You may be able to join if you’ve had cancer before or if you’re at higher risk or have concerning findings.
Greenwood Village, ColoradoAges 19–110 - NCT01473784Recruiting
Robot-assisted mouth and throat surgery for head and neck tumors
This trial studies using a robot-assisted operation through the mouth to diagnose or treat certain non-cancer (benign) and cancer (malignant) tumors in the head and neck. It may help some people avoid more invasive surgery by using an approach that reaches the throat and voice box area through the mouth.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT01630447Recruiting
Study of cherubism genes and how the condition works
This study looks at the genes in people with cherubism to understand how the condition develops. If you have cherubism—or are part of a family where cherubism is being studied—you may be invited to take part.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges Any age - NCT00568490Recruiting
Finding blood markers that show low oxygen in tumors
This study looks for substances in blood that may reflect how “low-oxygen” a tumor is. If you have head and neck cancer or non-small cell lung cancer, it may help researchers understand tumor oxygen levels and improve future care.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT01269190Recruiting
Imaging mouth lesions during surgery to see them more clearly
This study uses a special dye and camera imaging while you have surgery or a biopsy to remove a mouth lesion. The goal is to better visualize the lesion during the operation, which may help doctors guide care more accurately.
Houston, TexasAges 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.