Gum disease treatment after a heart attack
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether treating severe gum disease can improve recovery after a heart attack (STEMI). If you recently had a heart attack and also have serious gum problems, you may be able to join and receive periodontal care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have recently had a type of heart attack called STEMI.
- You have severe gum disease (periodontitis) — meaning you have at least 5 teeth with deep gum pockets (≥6 mm) or at least 8 teeth that bleed when checked.
- You are 30 years old or older.
- You are willing to give written consent to join the study.
- You do NOT have HIV, active cancer, chronic inflammation, or drug dependence. You are not pregnant or breastfeeding. You are not taking certain immune-suppressing or seizure medications.
- You still have at least 8 natural teeth left.
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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