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Light-Activated therapy may boost gum disease treatment, especially for smokers

NCT ID NCT07697963

Disease control Sponsor: University of Pristina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding photodynamic therapy (PDT) to standard deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) improves gum disease treatment more than cleaning alone. The trial includes both smokers and non-smokers to see if the extra treatment helps smokers, who often have worse outcomes. Participants receive both treatments in different parts of their mouth, and the main goal is to measure how much gum pocket depth decreases.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) plus scaling and root planing
What this could lead to
If PDT proves more effective than standard cleaning alone, it could offer a better way to control gum disease, especially for smokers who often respond poorly to traditional treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a very early-phase study with only 120 participants, so results may not apply broadly. PDT is an add-on treatment and is not expected to cure gum disease.

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Study facts

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Phase

Early phase 1

The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.

Participants

120 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2015

Finished

Dec 2015

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * at least two teeth with periodontal pockets up to 4 mm Exclusion Criteria: * less than two teeth with periodontal pockets

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Conditions

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periodontal disorder

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Periodontal disease

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