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Could a natural gel boost gum disease treatment?

NCT ID NCT07404072

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a gel made from ferulic acid, a natural antioxidant, can improve the results of deep cleaning for gum disease. Researchers will compare three groups: cleaning plus the gel, cleaning plus a placebo gel, and cleaning alone. The goal is to see if the gel helps reduce pocket depth and improve gum attachment. The trial involves 80 adults with moderate gum disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
ferulic acid gel
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple gel that improves gum healing when used with standard deep cleaning.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial (Phase 1/2) with only 80 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the gel might not provide extra benefit over cleaning alone.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Phase 1/2

Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.

Participants

About 80 people

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

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Feb 2026

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 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of both sexes 25-55 y. * Patients who are systemically healthy, * Patient exhibiting periodontal pocket depths (PD) ≥5mm, * Presence of clinical attachment loss (CAL) between 3-4mm, * Cooperative individuals capable of adhering to mechanical oral hygiene instructions Exclusion Criteria: * nPatients with sensitivity to the medication used in the study, * Patients with a history of antibiotic use or anti-inflammatory drugs during the previous 3 months prior to the study, * Patients with systemic diseases, * Pregnant and lactating females, * Smokers and tobacco chewers, * Patients are not compliant with oral hygiene procedures.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mansura Universtiy

    Al Mansurah, Mansura, 14323, Egypt

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