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Gum Health Study for Local Adults
Protocol: STUDY00007493
Full Title
Elucidating the role of periodontitis-derived extracellular vesicles as mediators of cardiovascular disease
Description
The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Dental Medicine is conducting a study for adults with healthy gums and those with gum disease for an in-person study. The research team is interested in learning more about gum health and how bacteria and molecules in your body may change from gum disease.

Participants will complete a phone screening to determine study eligibility. Those eligible will be invited to attend a study visit on the UB South Campus (located on Main Street and Bailey Avenue). During the first visit, a trained research staff member will perform a dental exam. They will also collect a saliva (spit) sample, dental plaque from around your teeth, and a blood draw.

Participants will receive $50 for completing the study visit.
Compensation: Yes
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Compensation may include cash, checks, gift cards, debit cards, or incentives like gift baskets, technology items, or merchandise.
Eligibility
-Adults aged 21 to 85 years old
-Have at least 16 natural teeth
-Have not taken antibiotics in the past 3 months
Age Group: Adults
Principal Investigator: MICHELLE KAY
Contact(s)
MICHELLE KAY
mbvisser@buffalo.edu
+1 716-829-2844

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