Timing of gum disease check-ups could change treatment success
NCT ID NCT07678125
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether checking gum health 4 weeks after non-surgical treatment is better than waiting 8-10 weeks. Researchers will compare healing and pocket depth in 24 adults with advanced gum disease. The goal is to find the best time for follow-up to improve care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If early re-evaluation proves effective, it could help dentists identify problem spots sooner and improve gum disease treatment plans.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 24 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and earlier re-evaluation might not improve outcomes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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 24 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
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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21 to 70 years
- 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: * Patients above 18 yrs * Patients that are systemically healthy * Patients diagnosed as Stage III or Stage IV Periodontitis * Patients willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent. * Patients with no recent history of periodontal therapy * Presence of ≥20 natural teeth Exclusion criteria: * Patients with a history of medical conditions or diseases that may affect healing or periodontal tissues. * Patients who are pregnant * Patients on Drugs/medication that may affect the periodontal tissue * Smokers or tobacco users * Patients that cannot complete the 12-week follow-up period
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gulf Medical University
Ajman, Ajman Emirate, 00000, United Arab Emirates
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