Glue vs. stitches: which heals gum graft wounds better?
NCT ID NCT06806111
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a medical glue (cyanoacrylate bioadhesive) instead of stitches to close the wound on the roof of the mouth after gum graft surgery leads to less pain and faster healing. Sixty-six healthy adults will be randomly assigned to receive either stitches or the glue. Researchers will track pain, bleeding, and tissue changes for up to four weeks after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cyanoacrylate bioadhesive
- What this could lead to
- If the bioadhesive works better, it could make recovery from gum graft surgery less painful and simpler for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 66 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The bioadhesive might not reduce pain or healing time compared to standard sutures.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 66 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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Sep 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
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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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: * Systemically healthy individuals older than 18 years old; * Healthy periodontal status according to the AAP/EFP definition; * Full-mouth plaque (FMPS) and bleeding scores (FMBS) ≤ 20%; * No history of soft tissue harvesting. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or lactation; * Self-reported smoking ≥10 cigarettes/day; * Metabolic diseases that negatively affect soft tissue healing (i.e., diabetes mellitus); * Any medication that may interfere with wound healing; * Removable maxillary prostheses; * Ongoing orthodontic therapy.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Clínica Universitària d'Odontologia - UIC Barcelona
RECRUITINGBarcelona, Sant Cugat Del Valles, 08195, Spain
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