Plain-English translation of NCT07256613 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 non-surgical periodontal therapy—a deep cleaning procedure that removes buildup from teeth and gums—can help protect kidney function in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers believe that chronic gum disease may trigger inflammation throughout the body that harms the kidneys. This study will measure whether treating the gum disease reduces kidney damage markers in the blood.
People with poorly controlled diabetes often develop gum disease, and gum disease may make diabetes harder to control. More importantly, this chronic inflammation from gum disease may damage the kidneys—a serious complication called diabetic kidney disease. There is limited evidence about whether treating gum disease can actually slow or prevent kidney damage in diabetic patients.
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If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive a professional deep cleaning of the teeth and gums (scaling and root planing) in a single session, plus instructions on how to brush properly at home. The other group will receive only the home care instructions at first, and the deep cleaning later after the study ends. Both groups will have blood tests at the start and after 90 days to measure kidney function markers like creatinine and urea levels.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
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