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Tiny lab test hopes to improve bone grafting for tooth loss

NCT ID NCT04964466

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This lab study compares how much growth factor (PDGF-BB) is released over time from two materials used in bone grafting: platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) from a patient's blood and a commercial product called GEM21S. Researchers will mix these with bone substitutes and measure growth factor levels at several time points. Only 5 samples are being tested, so this is early-stage knowledge gathering, not a treatment trial.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor-BB (rhPDGF-BB, GEM21S)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help dentists choose the best way to deliver growth factors for bone healing procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a very small lab experiment with only 5 samples, not a patient trial. Results may not translate to real-world healing.

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Study facts

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

Participants

5 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2021

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Participants must be at least 18 years old with demonstrated ability to understand and consent to the proposed study procedures. Subjects treated in the UAB School of Dentistry Periodontal Clinic and scheduled for procedures using platelet rich fibrin (PRF) were performed.

Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking * At least 18 years old * Able to read and understand informed consent document * Systemically healthy, non-smoker, no medications Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking * Less than 18 years old * Smokers/tobacco users (\>10 cigarettes/day) * Patients with systemic pathologies or conditions contraindicating oral surgical procedures or adversely affecting healing

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Conditions

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Bone Diseases, Metabolic osteoporosis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294-0007, United States

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