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New treatment option for Gum Disease
Official title Improving Oral and Systemic Health in Individuals With Prediabetes Through Personalized Oral Hygiene Advice Provided by Dentists or by AI
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06980701
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Prediabetes is an intermediate stage before the development of diabetes, characterized by elevated blood glucose levels but lower than the diagnostic criteria of diabetes and is associated with multiple long-term complications. This systemic disease is mutually linked to inflammatory gum diseases through circulating inflammatory mediators.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- \- people who are \>18 years of age and able to give informed consent.
- \- people who are mentally and cognitively healthy.
- \- people who have at least 6 anterior maxillary or mandibular natural teeth including incisors and canine.
- \- people who are with prediabetic state with impaired HbA1c 5.7% to 6.4%, impaired fasting plasma glucose level 5.6mmol/L to 6.9 mmol/L and/or...
- \- people who can speak, read, or understand Cantonese to complete the satisfaction questionnaire.
You likely can't join if
- \- people who have less than 6 anterior maxillary or mandibular natural teeth with or without dental prostheses in those area.
- \- people who are with a current diagnosis or clinical history of T2DM.
- \- people who have mental illness, or similar problems that unable to complete the satisfaction questionnaire.
- \- people who cannot perform oral hygiene procedure (regular tooth brushing and interdental cleansing/flossing/brushing) by any condition of oral...
See the full eligibility criteria
- \- people who are \>18 years of age and able to give informed consent.
- \- people who are mentally and cognitively healthy.
- \- people who have at least 6 anterior maxillary or mandibular natural teeth including incisors and canine.
- \- people who are with prediabetic state with impaired HbA1c 5.7% to 6.4%, impaired fasting plasma glucose level 5.6mmol/L to 6.9 mmol/L and/or impaired plasma glucose level after 2h OGTT 7.8 mmol/L to 11.0 mmol/L.
- \- people who can speak, read, or understand Cantonese to complete the satisfaction questionnaire.
- \- people who can practice oral hygiene procedure (regular tooth brushing and interdental cleansing/flossing/brushing) daily on their own independently.
- \- people who have less than 6 anterior maxillary or mandibular natural teeth with or without dental prostheses in those area.
- \- people who are with a current diagnosis or clinical history of T2DM.
- \- people who have mental illness, or similar problems that unable to complete the satisfaction questionnaire.
- \- people who cannot perform oral hygiene procedure (regular tooth brushing and interdental cleansing/flossing/brushing) by any condition of oral cavity such as tumor or maxillomandibular fixation.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hong Kong, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.