Plain-English translation of NCT06808373 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether hypnosis can help patients with gum disease (periodontitis) feel calmer and heal better during their initial treatment. Gum disease treatment involves cleaning bacteria and buildup from tooth surfaces, which can cause anxiety in many patients. This study will compare how well patients heal when they receive hypnosis during their treatment versus standard care alone.
Dental anxiety is a common barrier that stops people from getting the gum disease treatment they need. While hypnosis has shown promise in reducing dental anxiety, researchers want to understand whether it can actually improve healing and reduce inflammation markers in the body after gum treatment.
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If you join this study, you will receive standard gum disease treatment (cleaning of bacteria and buildup from your teeth), and the hypnosis group will also receive hypnosis sessions during or alongside your treatment. The researchers will collect saliva samples before and after treatment to measure inflammation markers in your body. Your participation will help show whether hypnosis makes a real difference in how well your gums heal.
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Turkey (Türkiye)
Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Enrollment target
~50 participants
Started
November 2024
Primary completion
November 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
20 Years – 65 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2025.
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Central contact
Kübra Karaçam Karaçam, Assistant Professor
Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
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