Blood clot bandages may speed gum surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT07439068
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether applying advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) or concentrated growth factor (CGF) membranes to the roof of the mouth after a gum graft could reduce pain and speed healing. Forty-five adults who needed a gum graft were randomly assigned to receive one of these treatments or a standard gelatin sponge. The researchers measured how quickly the wound closed and how much pain people felt over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) and concentrated growth factor (CGF) membranes
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to faster, less painful healing after gum graft surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are procedures, not drugs, and their benefit over standard care is uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ordu University
Ordu, 52100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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