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NCT ID NCT07439068
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether applying advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) or concentrated growth factor (CGF) membranes to the roof of the mouth after a gum graft could reduce pain and speed healing. Forty-five adults who needed a gum graft were randomly assigned to receive one of these treatments or a standard gelatin sponge. The researchers measured how quickly the wound closed and how much pain people felt over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) and concentrated growth factor (CGF) membranes
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to faster, less painful healing after gum graft surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are procedures, not drugs, and their benefit over standard care is uncertain.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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45 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2020
- Finished
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May 2022
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * at least 18 years old, * without systemic or periodontal diseases, * without medical contraindications to periodontal surgery * with full-mouth plaque control scores ≤ 20% * Gingival index scores ≤ 1 Exclusion Criteria: * smoking habits, * diabetes mellitus, * pregnancy or lactation, * removable upper denture, * regular medication that could interpose the healing process, undergoing bisphosphonate therapy, history of radiation therapy of the jaws, and follow-up consults
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ordu University
Ordu, 52100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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