CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Iodine Deficiency on Periodontitis

Turkey (Türkiye)73 participantsStarted 2021-10-30

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to compare urine iodine levels of participants with/without periodontitis. The main question it aims to answer is there a relationship between iodine levels of urine and periodontitis. Participants will give urine samples without any intervention.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals should not have any systemic disease that may or may not require medication, including salivary gland pathologies, and not particularly thyroid organ pathologies. * Individuals have not been continuously treated with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant or similar drugs in the last 6 months, * Individuals have not received periodontal treatment until 6 months ago, * Individuals must have at least 14 teeth * Patients diagnosed with stage 3 periodontitis Exclusion Criteria: * Having a systemic disease such as cardiovascular, diabetes, hypertension, thyroid organ pathologies, chronic kidney failure * Being pregnant/breastfeeding * Being on medication for any reason * Being a smoker/tobacco user * Having another periodontal disease other than periodontitis * Having a chronic inflammatory disease (COPD, asthma)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

iodine deficiency

Timeframe: 0-1 hours of the diagnosis

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05724251

SponsorAtaturk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-10-30

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.