New gel could speed healing for diabetics after tooth removal

NCT ID NCT07429812

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Tanta University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a gel made from chitosan and chlorhexidine on wound healing after lower molar extraction in diabetic patients. Forty adults with controlled diabetes will receive either the gel or standard care. The goal is to see if the gel reduces pain, swelling, and improves early healing.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: chitosan 0.2% chlorhexidine gel
What this could lead to: If it works, this gel could improve healing and reduce pain and swelling after tooth extraction in people with diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. The gel may not significantly improve healing, and results may not apply to all diabetic patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

EXTRACTION SOCKET HEALING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Tanta University

Al Kharj, 16272, Saudi Arabia

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