Gum disease treatment for lowering heart disease risk
Part of Heart & circulation, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether treating moderate to severe gum disease can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. You would receive non-surgical gum treatment and be followed over time to see how it affects your heart health.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a high risk of heart disease or stroke in the next 10 years (a score of 20% or more).
- You have moderate or severe gum disease (periodontitis).
- You have not had heart disease, stroke, or blocked leg arteries before.
- You have not had gum disease treatment in the past 6 months.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you are not planning to move away from Guangzhou within the next year.
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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