Tiny Light-Activated particles could revolutionize gum disease treatment
NCT ID NCT07316023
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new way to treat gum disease (periodontitis) using a light-activated dye delivered in tiny biodegradable particles. The goal is to see if this method kills hidden bacteria better than the dye alone. About 27 adults with advanced gum disease will receive standard deep cleaning plus either the new light treatment or the dye alone, and their gum health will be tracked for 6 months.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 27 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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.
- Ages
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36 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * 1- Both genders aged between 36-50 years (Wadhwa et al., 2021) 2- Generalized stage III grade B periodontitis (Papapanou et al., 2018). Posterior teeth, stage III with PD\>6 mm and CAL ≥5 mm 3- Patients ready to comply with oral hygiene measures. 4- Patients free from any systemic disease that may affect the treatment (Glick et al., 2008) Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria: 1. Smokers 2. Pregnant females. 3. Drug abusers. 4. Patients taking antibiotics or performed any periodontal treatment in the previous 6 months. Justification for Exclusions: To reduce any confounding factors and bias that may affect the results of this study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry , Ainshams University
RECRUITINGCairo, 11566, Egypt
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