How spinning speed affects saliva tests in smokers
This trial looks at how different speeds of spinning saliva samples affect a marker of inflammation (hs-CRP). It compares people who don't smoke, light smokers, and heavy smokers to see if the spinning speed matters for test results.
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Who can take part
- You are generally healthy and have no gum disease.
- You have at least 20 natural teeth.
- You haven't taken antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, or steroid medications in the last 6 months.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not had any gum treatment in the last 6 months.
- You fit into one of these groups: non-smoker, light smoker (less than 10 cigarettes a day), or heavy smoker (more than 10 cigarettes a day).
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