New gum surgery technique could save teeth from advanced gum disease
NCT ID NCT07671963
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests two different bone graft materials (GTO® and GenOs®) used with a new, less invasive surgical method called NIPSA to repair bone damage from advanced gum disease. Researchers will compare how well each material helps reattach gums and fill in bone defects over 6 months. The trial is recruiting 30 adults with stage 3 periodontitis who have already had basic gum treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bone graft materials (GTO® and GenOs®)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could improve how dentists repair bone and gum damage caused by advanced gum disease, potentially saving more teeth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early study with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The surgery itself carries risks like infection or graft failure.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Diagnosis of Stage III periodontitis * At least one intrabony periodontal defect with probing depth \> 5 mm following completion of non-surgical periodontal therapy * Full-mouth plaque score (FMPS) \< 20% * Full-mouth bleeding score (FMBS) \< 20% * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic medical contraindications to periodontal surgery * History of head and neck radiotherapy * Poor oral hygiene or lack of motivation/compliance * Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus * Pregnancy or lactation * Treatment with antiresorptive medications or other drugs affecting bone remodeling * Heavy smoking (\>20 cigarettes/day)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
2 sites in 2 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Periodontology and Research Implant Center, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade
RECRUITINGBelgrade, Serbia
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Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Cagliari Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato Monserrato (CA), Italy
RECRUITINGCagliari, Italy, Italy
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