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Official title Evaluation of Free Gingival Graft Timing
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06294587
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This clinical trial aims to compare and evaluate the clinical outcomes between two distinct treatment sequences: free gingival graft surgery preceding guided bone regeneration and guided bone regeneration followed by free gingival graft.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- At least 18 years old
- No uncontrolled medical conditions or medications that will affect their bone healing.
- Good oral hygiene is defined as a full-mouth plaque score ≤25%11.
- Must be able to read and understand the informed consent document.
- Has a need for implants to replace missing tooth/teeth in at least 1 quadrant of the mouth.
You likely can't join if
- Active infectious diseases.
- Liver or kidney dysfunction/failure.
- Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c ≥ 8.5).
- Active cancer treatment - such as active chemotherapy radiation therapy, or radiotherapy performed within ≤12 months from the procedure.
- Taking medications that will affect their bone healing (for example, bisphosphonates and long-term anti-inflammatory medications).
- Metabolic bone diseases that affect bone healing such as osteoporosis.
See the full eligibility criteria
- At least 18 years old
- No uncontrolled medical conditions or medications that will affect their bone healing.
- Good oral hygiene is defined as a full-mouth plaque score ≤25%11.
- Must be able to read and understand the informed consent document.
- Has a need for implants to replace missing tooth/teeth in at least 1 quadrant of the mouth.
- Insufficient alveolar ridge width for endosseous implant placement, defined as 5 mm or less, as determined by bone sounding and CBCT scan.
- The patient and/or guardian is willing and able to comply with pre-operative and post-operative diagnostic and clinical evaluations required.
- The patient is not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Active infectious diseases.
- Liver or kidney dysfunction/failure.
- Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c ≥ 8.5).
- Active cancer treatment - such as active chemotherapy radiation therapy, or radiotherapy performed within ≤12 months from the procedure.
- Taking medications that will affect their bone healing (for example, bisphosphonates and long-term anti-inflammatory medications).
- Metabolic bone diseases that affect bone healing such as osteoporosis.
- Pregnant or lactating women (self-reported).
- Current tobacco and Marijuana smokers have 10 or more cigarettes per day, and former smokers (\> 10 cigarettes) who quit \< 10 ago (self-reported).
- Poor oral hygiene.
- Vertical loss of bone at the edentulous ridge.
- History of periodontal disease.
- The patient is pregnant or breastfeeding
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.