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Can a laser boost the power of gum surgery?

NCT ID NCT07807215

Disease control Sponsor: University of Bari Aldo Moro Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 08, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding laser therapy to standard gum surgery improves treatment of advanced periodontitis. Adults with stage I to III periodontitis who still have deep pockets after initial non-surgical care will receive open flap debridement, a procedure that lifts the gums to clean infected root surfaces. Half will get standard manual and ultrasonic cleaning, while the other half will also receive laser decontamination. Researchers will measure changes in pocket depth and bleeding after three months to see if the laser adds benefit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Laser therapy as an addition to open flap debridement surgery
What this could lead to
If adding laser to gum surgery improves healing and reduces pocket depths, it could offer a more effective treatment for advanced periodontitis.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Laser treatment may not provide extra benefit over standard surgery and could carry risks like thermal damage.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults in good general health * Signed informed consent * Periodontal disease treated with non surgical step. Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic conditions affecting bone healing * Uncontrolled periodontal disease * Smoking \>10 cigarettes/day * Pregnancy or lactation * Use of medications interfering with bone metabolism

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alveolar Bone Loss periodontal disorder periodontitis thrombotic disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Periodontal bone loss Periodontal disease

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Bari Aldo Moro

    Bari, BA, 70042, Italy

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