Gum health in smokers and heated tobacco users
Part of Infections, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares gum health in three groups: daily cigarette smokers, exclusive users of heated tobacco products (like IQOS), and never-smokers. It aims to see if heated tobacco has different effects on gums compared to traditional smoking.
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Who can take part
- You must be either a traditional cigarette smoker (at least 1 cigarette per day for the past year), an exclusive heated tobacco product user (like IQOS, at least once daily for the past year), or a non-smoker who has never used any tobacco.
- You cannot use e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, waterpipes, or any other tobacco products (only cigarettes or heated tobacco allowed).
- You must not have a long-term health condition (like diabetes or heart disease).
- You must have at least 20 natural teeth left (excluding wisdom teeth).
- You cannot have taken antibiotics, steroids, or anti-inflammatory drugs in the last 3 months.
- You cannot have a history of gum disease (periodontitis) and must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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