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Gum disease gel could save your teeth

NCT ID NCT07634341

Disease control Sponsor: Fayoum University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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Stopped early
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Cancelled before anyone took part.

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a gel made from doxycycline and atorvastatin in tiny chitosan particles, placed directly into gum pockets after standard deep cleaning. The goal is to reduce gum inflammation, pocket depth, and bone loss in 80 adults with moderate to severe chronic periodontitis. Researchers will measure gum health and bone levels over time to see if the gel improves outcomes compared to cleaning alone.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
doxycycline and atorvastatin loaded chitosan nanoparticles gel
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more effective gum treatment that fights infection, reduces inflammation, and helps regrow bone.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 80 participants. The gel is new and may not work better than standard care. Risks include local irritation or no added benefit.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

25 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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: * In order for patients to be considered in the study, they must meet the following criteria: 1) they should have stage II and stage III periodontitis 2) Patients' age range equal or more than 25 years old . Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients with any systemic condition that may affect periodontal health and bone formation, such as; those who are pregnant, nursing, or postmenopausal women; DM, CVD, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, AIDS and chronic alcoholism . 2\) Patients having local factors that may aggravate and predispose for periodontal diseases such as; orthodontic and prosthetic appliances and parafunctional habits 3)smoking (A patient was classified as a current smoker if they smoked more than 10 cigarettes per day regularly for a minimum period of 5 years) 4) Individuals on systemic drug affecting metabolic bone diseases , Medications taken for the treatment of arthritis and psychotropic and epileptic disorders, as well as anticoagulants, antacids, bisphosphonates, corticosteroids, and antineoplastic drugs, can profoundly affect bone metabolism

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic periodontitis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fayoum

    Al Fayyum, Egypt

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