Glue vs. stitches: which heals gum graft wounds better?
NCT ID NCT06806111
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a medical glue (cyanoacrylate bioadhesive) instead of stitches to close the wound on the roof of the mouth after gum graft surgery leads to less pain and faster healing. Sixty-six healthy adults will be randomly assigned to receive either stitches or the glue. Researchers will track pain, bleeding, and tissue changes for up to four weeks after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cyanoacrylate bioadhesive
- What this could lead to
- If the bioadhesive works better, it could make recovery from gum graft surgery less painful and simpler for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 66 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The bioadhesive might not reduce pain or healing time compared to standard sutures.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clínica Universitària d'Odontologia - UIC Barcelona
RECRUITINGBarcelona, Sant Cugat Del Valles, 08195, Spain
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