New gum gel aims to speed healing after dental deep clean

NCT ID NCT06914596

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: McGuire Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a hydrogel wound dressing (Emanate Perio PODS) to see if it helps gums heal better after scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning for stage 3 periodontitis. 72 adults will use the gel at home twice a day for 30 minutes, or receive no extra treatment. The main goal is to check for reduced gum bleeding at 60 days.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: periodontal hydrogel wound dressing (Emanate Perio PODS)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, at-home way to improve gum healing and reduce bleeding after dental deep cleaning.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with only 72 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The dressing is a device, not a cure for periodontitis, and its benefit over standard care is unproven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PERIODONTITIS (STAGE 3)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Glazier Implants + Periodontics
RECRUITING

Richmond, Virginia, 23226, United States
Metro West Orthodontics & Periodontics
RECRUITING

La Vista, Nebraska, 68128, United States
Perio Health Professionals
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77063, United States
Perio Health Professionals
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77063, United States
Periodontal Center of Excellence, PLLC
RECRUITING

Spring, Texas, 77380, United States
Regenerative Solutions
RECRUITING

Fullerton, California, 92835, United States
Seattle Periodontist and Implant Dentistry
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States
Shoreline Periodontics and Dental Implants
RECRUITING

New London, Connecticut, 06320, United States
The Perio Studio
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, United States

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