Mental Health and Periodontitis in Probable Bruxers (NCT07634250) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mental Health and Periodontitis in Probable Bruxers
India110 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn how mental health affects periodontal health in people having teeth grinding (bruxism).
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does poor mental health increase the risk of periodontitis in people with teeth grinding? Does stress link teeth grinding and periodontitis?
Participants are people who likely have teeth grinding(bruxism) and periodontitis
Participants will:
Answer questions about their mental health, including stress Get a periodontal health status check
Teeth grinding(Bruxism) can occur due to stress, smoking, alcohol use, and bite problems. Stress may affect muscle activity and lead to teeth grinding. It can also weaken the body's defense and lead to poor oral care. This may worsen periodontal health.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Months – 50 Months
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Adult periodontitis patients with age group 30-50 years diagnosed with probable bruxism.
. Presence of minimum 20 teeth excluding third molars.
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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mental health status
Timeframe: baseline
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07634250
SponsorPostgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak