🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2025-11-10

Variation in Gingival Inflammatory Responses (NCT05968742)

🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Washington

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The aim of this NIH National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) funded study is to identify molecular mechanisms underlying observed variations in human responses to natural accumulation and maturation of dental plaque.

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (11 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (16 items).

Location: University of Washington — Seattle, Washington

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Medical condition which requires premedication prior to dental treatments/visits
  • Subjects unable or unwilling to sign the informed consent form
  • History of periodontal disease
  • History of systemic inflammatory or immune conditions, Diabetes
  • Use of antibiotic or anti-inflammatory drugs within 30 days of enrollment
  • Self-reported pregnancy, planned pregnancy during the planned study commitment, and/or breastfeeding at the time of screening.
  • Concurrent orthodontic treatment
  • Untreated carious lesions and/or inadequate restorations on maxillary posterior teeth
  • Participation in any other clinical study or test panel within 1 week prior to enrollment into this study
  • Use of tobacco products
  • Subjects who must receive dental treatment during the study dates

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Washington — Seattle, Washington

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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