Gum inflammation and metabolic syndrome study
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how gum disease (periodontitis) relates to metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that raise your risk for heart disease and diabetes. It measures the surface area of gum inflammation to better understand this link, which may lead to better prevention and care.
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Who can take part
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Have at least 3 signs of metabolic syndrome (large waist, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, or low HDL cholesterol)
- Have at least 20 natural teeth
- No gum treatment in the last 6 months
- No antibiotics, steroids, or anti-inflammatory drugs in the last 3 weeks
- No autoimmune disease, osteoporosis, cancer, active infection, or pregnancy
Quick eligibility check
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