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Characterization of JAK1 and JAK2 Activation in Gingival Tissues During Homeostasis and Periodontitis

Chile30 participantsStarted 2023-06-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to examine JAK1/2 pathway activation in gingival tissues from adults with healthy gingiva and those with inflamed gingiva (periodontitis). The main question it aims to answer is: Is the JAK1/2 pathway overactivated in periodontitis compared to health? Participants with healthy gingiva and periodontitis will donate gingival tissue to study the JAK1/2 pathway. All participants wil receive diagnosis and treatment of the gingival condition.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults * Sistemically healthy Exclusion Criteria: * Active Maliganancy * History of radiation to the head-neck region * Chemotherapy or radiation within the last 5 years * History of hepatitis B/C or HIV infection * Autoimmune diseases * Diagnosis of diabetes * Pregnancy or lactation * More than 3 hospitalizations over the last 3 years * Use of systemic antibiotics over the last 3 months * Use of systemic corticosteroids or immunosuppressants over the last 3 months * Use of cytokine therapy over the last 3 months * Use of large doses of pre/probiotic supplements over the last 3 months * Smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

JAK1/2 pathway activation in gingival tissues

Timeframe: Day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07536204

SponsorUniversity of Chile

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-03-31

Contact for this trial

Nicolas Dutzan, DDS, PhD

+56934037995 ndutzan@uchile.cl

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