Could a Patient's own blood regrow gum and bone better than animal grafts?
NCT ID NCT04254861
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two types of gum surgery for people with advanced gum disease (periodontitis). One surgery uses a product made from the patient's own blood (PRGF) to help regenerate damaged gum and bone. The other uses a standard animal-derived bone graft and membrane. Researchers will compare how well each method reduces deep gum pockets and promotes bone regrowth over 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PRGF (platelet-rich growth factor from patient's own blood)
- What this could lead to
- If PRGF works as well as or better than the standard bone graft, it could offer a simpler, natural alternative for regenerating gum and bone tissue damaged by periodontitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (74 people) comparing two surgical techniques. PRGF is still experimental for this use, and results may not apply to all patients or guarantee long-term success.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PERIODONTAL DISEASES are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
Barts and The London Dental Hospital
RECRUITINGLondon, E1 2AD, United Kingdom
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Herbal gel could boost gum disease treatment
- Could a special toothpaste replace the Dentist's scraper?
- Smartphone AI could spot gum disease with a single photo
- Gum disease may alter key hormone and oxidative markers in diabetes patients
- 3D-Printed short implants could offer new option for jawbone loss
- Gum healing boost? scientists test hyaluronic acid and polynucleotides