Comparing five gum disease treatments
Part of Infections, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests five different non-surgical gum treatments to see how they affect overall health. It may be a good fit for people with advanced gum disease who do not smoke heavily or take certain medications.
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Who can take part
- You have advanced gum disease (stage III or IV)
- You are a non-smoker or smoke fewer than 10 cigarettes per day
- You haven't taken NSAIDs or antibiotics regularly in the last 3 months
- You haven't had gum treatment in the last 12 months
- You don't have any other active infections
- You don't have diseases or take medications that affect inflammation (e.g., blood thinners, diabetes drugs, estrogen, autoimmune meds, vitamin E)
- You are not 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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