New gum graft material tested for better healing
NCT ID NCT07203326
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two types of donated human tissue grafts for treating gum recession. Twenty adults who need a gum graft will receive either a standard graft or a new micro-surfaced version. Researchers will compare how well the gum covers the tooth root, how the site heals, and how comfortable patients feel.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- donated human tissue graft (acellular dermal matrix)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a better option for treating gum recession with improved healing and comfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new graft may not perform better than the standard one.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants 18+ years of age who require a tissue graft due to gum tissue recession. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Current smokers or users of nicotine replacement products 2. Patients with diabetes (HbA1c \> 5.6%) 3. Pregnant or lactating women 4. Surgical sites with previous soft tissue graft. 5. Patients with a history of bisphosphonate therapy, radiotherapy in the head and neck region for malignancies, or chemotherapy for treatment of malignant tumors 6. Patients who are taking anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications. 7. Patients with contraindications, e.g., allergy, for any of the medications used in the study (benzocaine, lidocaine, chlorhexidine rinse, ibuprofen) 8. Poor oral hygiene (PII \>2)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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