Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center seek adults with gum disease (periodontal disease) to join a research study. Doctors want to learn how a person's immune system affects the health of the mouth.
Study procedures may include:
- 1 hour screening visit and one 2-hour outpatient visit
- An oral exam, medical and dental history
- Dental X-rays and photos
- Blood, urine and saliva collection
- Gum Biopsy
- Genetic Testing
You may qualify for this study if you are:
- 7 years or older
- Have been diagnosed with the disease periodontitis (gum disease)
You may not qualify if you:
- Have a history of an autoimmune disorder such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis; HIV; hepatitis B or C
- Are pregnant or breast-feeding
- Have a bleeding disorder
- Have had radiation therapy to the head or neck
Location: The NIH Clinical Center, America's Research Hospital is located on the Metro red line (Medical Center) in Bethesda, Maryland.
NIH Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment
800-411-1222 (refer to NIH study #12-D-0100)
TTY users dial 7-1-1
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Email: ccopr@nih.gov
Or go online:
https://go.usa.gov/xpuTQ
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
National Institute of Dental And Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)