Dental health study for teens with severe obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at whether gum health is linked to heart health in teens with severe obesity. It may help find ways to reduce heart risks by improving dental care.
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Who can take part
- You must be already enrolled in the MODERN study for obesity and heart health.
- You need to have class 2 or 3 obesity, which means your BMI is at least 120% of the 95th percentile for your age and sex.
- You cannot plan to get dental work done during the 12 months of the study.
- You cannot be in braces or other orthodontic treatment.
- You must not have taken anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) in the past month, except steroids.
- You must not have used antibiotics within 15 days before starting the study, or for more than 10 days in the past 3 months.
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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