Estimate the Relationship Between Oral Microbiota and Stroke (NCT06479915) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Estimate the Relationship Between Oral Microbiota and Stroke
China170 participantsStarted 2024-04-01
Plain-language summary
Oral bacteria constitute the second largest population of the human microbiome. Recent studies have identified their role in the development of systemic diseases, such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Streptococcus Mutans (SM) is considered the primary pathogen responsible for dental caries. Furthermore, in cases of oral inflammatory diseases, SM has been found to invade the bloodstream and disseminate, leading to systemic diseases. Against this backdrop, this study aims to investigate disparities in oral flora between stroke patients and healthy individuals by collecting saliva samples from both groups.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 1\. Microbleeding/damage or rupture of small blood vessels in the brain has been diagnosed within the past 365 days 2. Have done nuclear magnetic examination and can provide nuclear magnetic results
Exclusion Criteria:
* Have received antibiotic quality within the last three months
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?
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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
1
Estimate the Relationship Between Oral Microbiota and Stroke
Timeframe: 2025.06
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Correlation Between Oral Microbiota and Cerebral Microbleeds in Stroke