Saliva test for gum disease detection
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a new saliva-based test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect periodontitis, a serious gum infection. If it works, it could offer a quicker, less painful way to diagnose gum disease compared to current methods.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be able to give a saliva sample after not eating, drinking, chewing gum, brushing your teeth, or smoking for at least 1 hour beforehand.
- You either have been diagnosed with periodontitis (serious gum disease) or you have healthy gums with no signs of gum disease.
- You cannot have taken antibiotics or medicines that affect your immune system in the last 3 months.
- You cannot have had gum treatment (deep cleaning or surgery) in the last 6 months.
- You cannot be 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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