Gum disease breakthrough? own blood may boost healing
NCT ID NCT07525531
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) or injectable PRF, made from a patient's own blood, to standard deep cleaning can improve gum health in people with periodontitis. 56 participants received either standard treatment alone or with PRF/i-PRF added. Researchers measured gum pocket depth, attachment levels, and inflammation markers over 6 weeks to see if the blood-based treatments help gums heal better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) from the patient's own blood
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, natural way to boost gum healing after standard deep cleaning, potentially reducing the need for more invasive treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 56 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is an add-on, not a standalone cure, and its long-term benefits are still unclear.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ondokuz Mayıs University
Samsun, Atakum, 55200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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