Gum disease breakthrough? new gel boosts standard cleaning
NCT ID NCT06731777
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a special oral gel called PHTALOX® could make standard deep-cleaning treatments for gum disease more effective. Forty-five adults with moderate to severe periodontitis received standard scaling and root planing, plus either the PHTALOX® gel, a chlorhexidine gel, or a placebo gel. The researchers measured gum pocket depth and attachment levels after 45 days to see if the new gel improved healing.
What this could mean
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Active substance
PHTALOX® (iron tetracarboxyphthalocyanine) oral gel
What this could lead to
If it works, this gel could become a simple, painless addition to standard dental cleanings to help control gum disease better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 45 people and a short 45-day follow-up. The results may not apply to everyone, and the gel's long-term safety and effectiveness are not yet known.
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Locations
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Universidade Federal de Alfenas
Alfenas, Minas Gerais, 37130-001, Brazil