Salivary Cytokines, MMP-8 and Dental Caries in Osteoporosis Patients
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age45-75
SponsorAfyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
About this trial
This study examines saliva samples from patients with osteoporosis. The levels of cytokines and Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) enzyme in saliva will be measured. Additionally, the dental caries status of participants will be evaluated. The aim of this study is to understand the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health. Only saliva samples will be collected from participants; no treatment or medication will be administered.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Willing to give voluntary consent For Group 1, having been diagnosed with osteoporosis For Group 2, being systemically healthy and not having a diagnosis of osteoporosis/osteopenia
Disqualifiers
Having a chronic inflammatory or autoimmune disease Using glucocorticoids, anti-anxiety medications, antidepressants, or antiepileptic drugs Having been diagnosed with any malignancy Having any endocrine disease Having undergone periodontal treatment within the last 6 months
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
50 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov