Studying a diabetes medicine for gum disease
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial is testing whether a GLP-1 receptor agonist (a medicine used for diabetes) helps treat gum disease (periodontitis) in people with type 2 diabetes. It might show that this medication improves gum health as a side benefit.
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Who can take part
- You must have type 2 diabetes.
- You must have chronic periodontitis (a gum infection that damages gums and bone).
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 6 months.
- You have not had gum treatment by a specialist in the last 2 years.
- You smoke fewer than 5 cigarettes per day (or don't smoke).
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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