Gum disease and inflammation markers in young adults
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study checks how a marker of inflammation (called hs-CRP) in your blood and mouth rinse relates to advanced gum disease. It may help show if simple mouth rinses can detect inflammation linked to gum health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You have at least 20 natural teeth (not dentures or implants).
- Your gums are either healthy or you have advanced gum disease (stage III or IV, grade B or C).
- You do not have major health problems like heart disease, diabetes, kidney failure, or active cancer.
- You do not smoke, drink heavily, or are pregnant. You have not had gum treatment in the last 6 months or taken antibiotics in the last 3 months.
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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