Could a blood clot and a skin filler fix receding gums?

NCT ID NCT07662447

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Gulf Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding hyaluronic acid to a platelet-rich fibrin membrane improves the treatment of receding gums. Thirty adults with a specific type of gum recession will receive either the PRF membrane alone or with hyaluronic acid, alongside a surgical flap procedure. The main goal is to see how much of the exposed tooth root is covered, and secondary goals include measuring pain after the procedure.

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 and hyaluronic acid
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a more effective, less painful treatment for receding gums using the body's own healing factors.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of hyaluronic acid over PRF alone is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingival recession

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GINGIVAL RECESSION HYALURONIC ACID PRF

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gulf Medical University

Ajman, Ajman Emirate, 00000, United Arab Emirates

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