Gum disease and inflammation markers in blood and mouth rinse
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at whether the level of a protein called high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (a sign of inflammation) in your blood and mouth rinse is related to the severity of gum disease. If you join, you'll provide samples to help researchers understand this connection, which could improve how gum disease is monitored.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old
- You have at least 20 natural teeth
- You have healthy gums, or gum disease diagnosed as stage III or IV (grade B or C)
- You do not have other inflammatory diseases like diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, or active cancer
- You are not a smoker, do not drink alcohol, and are not pregnant
- You haven't 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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