Lab study explores better carrier for bone-healing protein

NCT ID NCT04670965

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study uses blood samples from 20 dental patients to see how well a bone-growth protein (rhBMP-2) sticks to a natural blood-derived scaffold (E-PRF) and releases over time. Researchers compare this to the standard sponge carrier and combinations. The goal is to find a better way to deliver the protein for treating bone loss, but this is done in a lab, not in people.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bone Diseases, Metabolic osteoporosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294-0007, United States