HbA1c screening in dental care to guide primary care referral for adults with advanced periodontitis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This cross-sectional feasibility study is conducted in public dental clinics in Skåne, Sweden, in collaboration with primary care. It evaluates point-of-care HbA1c screening performed during routine dental visits for adults with advanced periodontitis and whether findings trigger standardized referrals to primary care. The study aims to determine how often elevated glucose is detected in this population and how the referral process works in practice. Results may inform integrated screening approaches linking dental and medical care to identify undiagnosed prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. No randomization or therapeutic intervention is involved.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years or older.
* Advanced periodontitis, defined as stage 3-4 periodontitis or grade B/C periodontitis according to clinical and radiographic assessment during routine dental care.
* Ability to understand study information and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previously diagnosed diabetes mellitus.
* Inability to provide informed consent, for example due to severe mental disorder or markedly impaired health status as judged by the clinical staff.

Where it's running

• Folktandvården Skåne AB
  Skåne, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Susanna Calling
• Email: susanna.calling@med.lu.se
• Phone: +46724640728

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.