Treating gum disease to study heart artery inflammation after a heart attack
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether treating severe gum disease in people who recently had a heart attack can reduce inflammation in the artery plaque. It may help researchers understand if gum treatment could benefit heart health after a heart attack.
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Who can take part
- You were recently hospitalized for an acute myocardial infarction (a recent heart attack) and are in the Frenchie registry
- Your screening questionnaire score suggests you have severe periodontitis (gum disease)
- You have at least six teeth (excluding wisdom teeth)
- You can sign consent and you have French medical insurance (Sécurité Sociale)
- You can come to follow-up visits and stay still in one position for 20 minutes
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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