Saliva markers for cavities in different racial groups
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at proteins in your spit (saliva) to see if they can tell how bad your cavities are. If you're a young adult with tooth decay, researchers want to compare your saliva markers across different racial groups.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 25 years old.
- You have cavities (tooth decay) that your dentist has classified as mild or severe using the ICDAS system.
- You do not drink alcohol or smoke tobacco every day.
- You have not taken antibiotics or other prescription drugs in the last 3 months.
- You do not regularly use antiseptic mouthwash.
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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