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Seaweed gel may speed healing after dental implants — a trial puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT07736287

Disease control Sponsor: Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether coating a dental implant with a gel made from fucoidan — a compound from brown seaweed — can improve wound healing and bone regrowth compared to standard implant placement. Twenty adults with early-stage gum disease who need a tooth replaced will receive both treatments in different parts of their mouth. The study measures healing, bone levels, and gum health 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
a gel made from fucoidan, a compound extracted from brown seaweed (Fucus vesiculosus)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, natural way to boost healing and bone regrowth after dental implants.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-phase trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The gel is experimental and its benefits over standard care are unproven.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Jul 2026

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

18 to 50 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: 1. Patients at least above 18 years of age. 2. Patients presenting with Stage I/II and Grade B periodontitis. 3. Class I extraction socket defects according to modified Elian et al 2021. 4. The recipient sites of the implant will be free from pathological conditions. 5. Patients who will comply with oral health care instructions and necessary visits 6. Cases undergoing extraction for dental caries or endodontic conditions. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Uncontrolled diabetes and severe cardiovascular or infectious diseases 2. Patients with Intravenous and oral bisphosphonate therapy. 3. Patients who are unwilling to return for the follow-up examination. 4. Smokers, lactating and pregnant women. 5. Patients who are psychologically unable to participate. 6. Patients with poor oral hygiene.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury periodontitis

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Bone regeneration Wound healing

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Krishnadevaraya college of dental sciences and hospital

    Bangalore, Karnataka, 562157, India

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