🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-04-02
Oral Health In Cirrhosis of the Liver (ORACLE) (NCT06052150)
Improving Gaps in Periodontal Care in Patients With Cirrhosis Through Interventions
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol 📊 Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this observational study is to learn about dental evaluation and periodontal cleaning along with scheduled follow -up on the dental health and overall health of patients with cirrhosis and also to determine what barrier(s) if any exist to improve oral health in this population.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center — Richmond, Virginia
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Dental exam and periodontal cleaning if needed (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center — Richmond, Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, Virginia
💰 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.