Laser light could boost gum disease treatment
NCT ID NCT06656325
First seen May 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a special laser device (FX-405) can improve the treatment of gum disease when used along with standard deep cleaning (scaling and root planing). About 70 adults with moderate to severe gum disease will receive eight 10-minute laser sessions over five months. The main goal is to see if the laser helps reduce gum damage more than cleaning alone.
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Locations
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805 Dentistry
RECRUITINGThousand Oaks, California, 91360, United States
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
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Acton Dental Associates
RECRUITINGActon, Massachusetts, 01720, United States
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Erchonia FX-405 laser device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a painless, non-drug way to improve gum health when used with standard deep cleaning.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 70 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The laser is an add-on, not a standalone cure, and gum disease often requires ongoing care.
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.