Collagen gel could offer a Needle-Free fix for gum disease
NCT ID NCT07700628
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether a collagen hydrogel called H42 can help treat deep gum pockets caused by periodontitis or peri-implantitis. Researchers will measure changes in pocket depth, plaque, gum attachment, and bleeding over 90 days in adults aged 25 to 65 with 1 to 5 gum defects. The study also tracks pain and healing after treatment. It is a retrospective review of how H42 was used in standard practice, not a controlled experiment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a collagen hydrogel medical device called H42
- What this could lead to
- If successful, H42 could offer a simple, non-surgical option to reduce gum pocket depth and improve gum health in people with periodontitis or peri-implantitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, retrospective study without a control group, so results may not prove effectiveness. The device is new and long-term benefits or risks are unknown.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Studi Odontoiatrici Papa e Di Stefano
Caserta, CE, 81100, Italy
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Studio Odontoiatrico Dott. G. Tarquini
Roma, RM, 00179, Italy
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Studio odontoiatrico Sao di De Rosa Nicola e Del Giudice Marina
Naples, 80122, Italy
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