New gum fix could spare patients from tissue grafts

NCT ID NCT06643507

First seen Mar 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tests a new way to treat multiple receding gums using a substance made from the patient's own blood (Alb-PRF) compared to the standard connective tissue graft. 26 adults with good oral hygiene will be treated and followed to see how much gum coverage is achieved. The goal is to find a less invasive option that still works well.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry Cairo University

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, 4240101, Egypt

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Albumin-platelet rich fibrin (Alb-PRF) and connective tissue graft (CTG)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a less invasive, effective option for treating multiple gum recessions, potentially reducing the need for tissue grafts.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 26 people. The new method may not work better than the standard graft, and results may not apply to everyone.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingival recession

As listed by the trial registrant

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