Your own blood may be the key to easier wisdom tooth recovery
NCT ID NCT07742826
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a special blood clot called platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), made from a patient's own blood, can reduce pain, swelling, and jaw stiffness after impacted wisdom tooth surgery. It compares PRF alone, PRF plus a corticosteroid injection, and standard care in 60 adults. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups, and their recovery is tracked for a week. The goal is to see if PRF, with or without the steroid, offers better relief than usual treatment.
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) prepared from the participant's own blood, with or without a single dose of dexamethasone (corticosteroid), compared to standard care.
- What this could lead to
- If PRF proves effective, it could offer a natural, low-cost way to ease pain and swelling after wisdom tooth removal, potentially reducing the need for steroids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (60 people) and results may not apply to everyone. PRF's benefits are uncertain, and adding a corticosteroid carries risks like infection or delayed healing.
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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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Final International University Faculty of Dentistry
RECRUITINGNicosia, 2323, Cyprus
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