Collagen supplements could boost standard gum disease therapy
NCT ID NCT07683741
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether taking a collagen supplement alongside standard non-surgical gum treatment (deep cleaning) can improve outcomes for people with advanced periodontitis (stage 3-4). Half of the 52 participants will receive the supplement, while the other half gets a placebo. Researchers will measure changes in gum pocket depth and tissue attachment, as well as markers of inflammation, over six months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hydrolyzed collagen peptides
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement that improves gum health and reduces the need for more invasive procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 52 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The supplement may show no added benefit over standard treatment alone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
Rize, Rize Province, 53000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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