Could a simple injection replace gum surgery? stem cells from teeth show promise
NCT ID NCT07574840
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether stem cells taken from donated teeth can be safely injected into the gums to treat periodontitis, a serious gum infection that damages tissue and bone. The goal is to help regrow lost gum and bone without the need for traditional surgery. The trial will enroll 30 adults with advanced gum disease and measure changes in pocket depth and bone regrowth 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
- allogeneic dental pulp stem cells
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a needle-based alternative to surgery for periodontitis, helping regrow gum and bone tissue.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial (30 people) testing safety and effectiveness. Stem cell treatments often face hurdles, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
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- 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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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
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.
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18 to 70 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Disease Diagnosis: Clinically diagnosed with chronic periodontitis (typically Stage III or IV according to the latest periodontal disease classification). * Target Tooth Requirements: At least two non-adjacent periodontal pockets with a Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) ≥5 mm. * Clinical Attachment Level (CAL) loss ≥3 mm. * Evidence of significant alveolar bone resorption on X-ray or CBCT (bone loss exceeding one-third of the root length). * Age and General Condition: Typically aged 18-70 years, in good general health, and able to complete the 12-month follow-up. * Oral Hygiene Awareness: Subjects are willing to receive conventional periodontal basic treatment (SRP) and demonstrate a good willingness to maintain oral hygiene (e.g., plaque index controlled at a low level). Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic Diseases: Presence of severe, uncontrolled systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes with HbA1c \>7%, active hepatitis, tuberculosis). History of malignancy or immunodeficiency diseases (due to the proliferative potential of stem cells, cancer risk must be strictly excluded). * Local Interfering Factors: Target teeth with severe mobility (Grade III mobility) or non-restorable residual crowns/roots. Received periodontal surgical treatment or systemic antibiotics within the past 3 months. * Special Populations and Habits: Heavy smokers (typically defined as smoking \>10 cigarettes per day), as smoking significantly inhibits the regenerative effect of stem cells and local blood supply. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Individuals allergic to any components of the study preparation (e.g., specific biological carriers).
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