Plain-English translation of NCT04851470 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to understand how gum health relates to obesity and weight loss surgery. You'll have your gums examined and provide a blood sample for genetic analysis as part of this research. The study is looking at whether people preparing for weight loss surgery have particular patterns of gum disease.
People who are overweight or obese often have gum disease, but researchers don't fully understand why or how these two conditions are connected. This study will help doctors better understand this relationship and potentially improve care for patients preparing for weight loss surgery.
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You will have your gums examined as part of your routine clinic visit at the weight loss surgery center. A blood sample will be collected for genetic testing (unless you already have one on file). If your gums show signs of disease, you'll receive a more detailed gum examination. The entire process is non-invasive and takes place during your regular clinic appointment.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
United Kingdom
Sponsor
Queen Mary University of London
Collaborators
University College London Hospitals
Enrollment target
~394 participants
Started
January 2014
Primary completion
December 2027
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Vandana Luthra, Dr.
Professor of Periodontology and Implantology
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