New gel patch could ease pain after gum grafts

NCT ID NCT07523802

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares a new hydrogel wound dressing called Ora-Aid to a standard plastic stent for reducing pain after gum graft surgery. Twenty adults undergoing the procedure will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two treatments. Researchers will track pain levels, painkiller use, wound healing, and patient satisfaction over 42 days.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Ora-Aid (hydrogel-based oral wound dressing)
What this could lead to: If it works, Ora-Aid could offer a more comfortable and simpler way to manage pain after gum graft surgery, reducing the need for painkillers.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early trial with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The dressing might not stick well or could cause irritation in some patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingival recession Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GINGIVAL RECESSIONS MUCOGINGIVAL DEFECTS POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
RECRUITING

Cairo, 12613, Egypt

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