This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the periodontal status of individuals diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and to compare them with systemically healthy controls. HS is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurrent lesions and systemic inflammation, which may influence periodontal health. In this study, periodontal parameters-including probing depth, clinical attachment loss, gingival index, plaque index, and bleeding on probing-will be assessed using standard clinical methods. Dermatological examination will include disease duration, lesion characteristics, and Hurley staging. The study will investigate the prevalence of periodontitis in HS patients and explore potential associations between periodontal findings and HS severity. Findings from this research may provide insight into shared inflammatory pathways and contribute to understanding the possible link between HS and periodontal disease.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Minutes
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Having a diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa.
* Age greater than 18 years.
* Presence of at least 12 teeth in the mouth, excluding third molars.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age under 18 years.
* Pregnancy.
* Breastfeeding.
* Receiving treatment for periodontitis or hidradenitis suppurativa within the past 3 months.
* Use of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, or immunomodulatory medications within the past 3 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?
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
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Correlation Between Periodontal Status and Hidradenitis suppurativa