Periodontal Health Among Cigarette, Electronic Cigarettes, and Narghile Smokers (NCT07562295) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Periodontal Health Among Cigarette, Electronic Cigarettes, and Narghile Smokers
Syria90 participantsStarted 2025-06-01
Plain-language summary
This study compares the different effects of traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and narghile on periodontal health among a sample of Al-Hawash Private University students. The main question it aims to answer is: Are there statistically significant differences in periodontal parameters among different types of smokers?
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Cigarette smokers: Individuals who have smoked five or more cigarettes per day for at least one year.
* E-cigarette smokers: Individuals who have smoked e-cigarettes one or more times per day for at least one year.
* narghile smokers: Individuals who have used a hookah one or more times per day for at least one year.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non-smokers
* Ages older than 25 years
* Dual smokers: Individuals who smoke two or more types of tobacco.
* Individuals with systemic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, liver problems, and kidney disease
* Individuals who reported using antibiotics, steroids, or NSAIDs within the past month
* Individuals who have received periodontal treatment at least six months ago
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.