The Link Between Periodontitis, Smoking and Oral Cancer

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Aug 3, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the connection between gum disease (called periodontitis), smoking, and oral cancer. Researchers want to understand how smoking may increase the risk of both gum disease and oral cancer, as well as how having gum disease might raise the risk of developing oral cancer. This is important because gum disease can lead to tooth loss, difficulties with eating, and a decline in overall health, affecting a person's quality of life.

To participate in this trial, individuals must be at least 18 years old and generally healthy. However, people with certain health conditions, pregnant women, and those currently undergoing treatments for oral cancer or other serious diseases will not be eligible. While the trial is not yet recruiting participants, those who join can expect to contribute valuable information that may help improve understanding and treatment of these serious health issues.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients 18 years or older.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with any systemic diseases.
• • Pregnant females.
• • Handicapped and mentally retarded patients.
• • Patients undergoing radiotherapy.
• • Patients having oral cancer