Improving early detection of periodontal disease through self-assessment and screening
Diagnostic Accuracy of Self-Reported Parameters, Oral and Systemic Biomarker Profile for the Detection of Periodontal Health and Disease
This study is testing a new way for people to spot early signs of gum disease by using simple questionnaires and self-checks to see if it helps identify the problem better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai) |
| Trial ID | NCT05513599 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on enhancing the early detection of periodontal disease, which is often undiagnosed in the population. It evaluates the effectiveness of self-reported symptoms and simple non-clinical tests, such as questionnaires and gingival bleeding on brushing (GBoB), in identifying signs of periodontal health and disease. The approach aims to combine demographic information, self-assessment, and biochemical markers to create a reliable screening method. The validation of this diagnostic strategy will involve assessing its accuracy in a development group and confirming it in an independent population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and above who can provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients who are edentulous, pregnant, or have received recent periodontal treatment or antibiotics may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease, improving oral and overall health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using self-assessment and biochemical markers for early detection of periodontal disease, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 and above * Ability and willingness to give written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Edentulous mouth * Pregnant females * Having received professional periodontal treatment (other than supragingival cleaning) within the previous 12 months * Having received antibiotic medication within the previous 3 months * Presence of bleeding disorders interfering with blood draw * Presence of xerostomia interfering with saliva sampling * Inability or unwillingness of individual to give written informed consent
Where this trial is running
Shanghai, Shanghai
- Shanghai Perio-Implant Innovation Center — Shanghai, Shanghai, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maurizio TOnetti, DMD
- Email: maurizio.tonetti@ergoperio.eu
- Phone: 15000102368
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.