New laser camera could help dentists see how gums heal
NCT ID NCT07527351
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study checks if a special camera (laser speckle contrast imaging) can reliably measure blood flow in the gums. Researchers will take repeated images of healthy gums and healing gums in 24 adults. The goal is to see if this non-invasive method can replace current less reliable techniques for monitoring oral wound healing.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 24 people
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- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Non-smokers * Good systemic health * Good periodontal health * No current systemic medication * Good oral hygiene * For the retrospective surgical component: availability of previously documented clinical records from closed mucogingival surgical wounds or open palatal donor-site wounds, with prior consent allowing use of documented clinical material for research Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Use of anti-inflammatory medication within 7 days before evaluation * Oral treatment within 6 months before evaluation * For the prospective healthy-gingiva component: any condition not compatible with good systemic or periodontal health * For the retrospective surgical component: absence of adequate previously documented clinical records or absence of prior consent for research use of the documented material
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Locations
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Complutense University of Madrid
RECRUITINGMadrid, Madrid, 28040, Spain
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