Oxygen or hyaluronic acid? gel showdown for faster gum healing

NCT ID NCT07683351

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First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether an active oxygen gel or a hyaluronic acid gel helps the roof of the mouth heal better after a gum graft procedure. Thirty healthy adults needing a gum graft will receive one of three treatments on the wound: a standard gelatin sponge, the hyaluronic acid gel, or the active oxygen gel. Researchers will measure pain, healing speed, and complications over four weeks to see which approach offers the best recovery.

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Active substance
active oxygen gel and hyaluronic acid gel
What this could lead to
If one gel works better, it could lead to a more comfortable recovery and faster healing for people undergoing gum grafts.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The gels may not significantly improve healing over standard care.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Systemically healthy patients Age between 18 and 60 years Patients with mucogingival defects requiring free gingival graft Adequate palatal thickness (\>3 mm) Cooperative and motivated patients Good oral hygiene compliance Exclusion Criteria: Systemic diseases that contraindicate surgical procedures Smokers Pregnant or lactating females Immunocompromised patients Patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy Poor oral hygiene or non-compliant patients Palatal infection

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Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University

    RECRUITING

    Ismailia, Ismailia Governorate, Egypt

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