Parkinson's, gum health, and inflammation study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at tiny molecules called miRNAs and signs of inflammation in people with both Parkinson's disease and healthy gums. The goal is to understand how gum health might relate to Parkinson's. It is for people with Parkinson's who have no other major health conditions and have not had recent gum treatments or certain medications.
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Who can take part
- You have Parkinson's disease and no other serious health problems (like diabetes or autoimmune diseases).
- Your teeth and gums are healthy — no gum disease, and you have at least 20 natural teeth.
- You haven't taken antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, or antioxidants in the last 3 months.
- You haven't had gum treatment (deep cleaning or surgery) in the last 6 to 12 months.
- You don't take certain medications that affect gums (like calcium channel blockers, phenytoin, cyclosporine, or hormone therapy).
- You don't smoke, drink heavily, or (if female) 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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