Gum disease treatment for recent stroke patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether treating severe gum disease (periodontitis) can reduce inflammation in the carotid artery plaque, which may lower the risk of another stroke. If you recently had a mild stroke and have gum disease, this treatment could help improve your artery health.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You had a mild stroke (in the front part of the brain) within the last 30 days
- You have a narrowing (more than 30%) of the carotid artery in the neck that is not being treated with surgery or a stent
- You have severe gum disease (periodontitis) diagnosed by a dentist
- You are willing to have a PET scan (a type of imaging test)
- You are not a current smoker and do not have poorly controlled diabetes
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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