Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 45

Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamin C after gingival depigmentation

Official title: Ffect of Co-enzyme Q10 and Vitamin C Alone or in Combination After a Surgical Gingival Depigmentation a Randomized Clinical Study

Run by Al-Azhar University · NCT07677826 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial tests whether applying Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamin C, alone or together, after surgical gingival depigmentation helps improve results in people with bilateral gum darkening.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 45 Years
SexAll
Enrollment20 (estimated)
SponsorAl-Azhar University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Nāşir)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 2, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2026
Study endsDecember 20, 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 1, 2026
Trial IDNCT07677826 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Healthy adults aged 18–45 with bilateral physiologic gingival pigmentation in the anterior maxilla or mandible, good oral hygiene, and thick gingival phenotype.

Probably not a fit

Individuals with periodontitis, pregnancy or lactation, prior depigmentation treatment, material hypersensitivity, or current/past smoking may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study will compare the effects of Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin C, and their combination when applied after surgical gingival depigmentation. Eligible participants are healthy adults aged 18–45 with bilateral physiologic gingival pigmentation and good oral hygiene. Treatments are given to the depigmented gingiva to see if results improve color and healing compared with standard care. The study uses a controlled design to observe clinical outcomes in a dental setting. No phase information is provided.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience better cosmetic outcomes and faster recovery after depigmentation.

How similar studies have gone: Previous work in similar approaches has shown potential benefits in adjunctive materials after depigmentation, but this exact combination and protocol are novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Systemically healthy patient of both genders aged from 18-45 years.
* Presence of bilateral physiologic gingival pigmentation in the anterior maxillary or mandibular region DOPI grades III-IV only.
* Good oral hygiene.
* Thick gingival phenotype.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient clinically diagnosed with periodontitis.
* Pregnant or lactating females.
* Patient with previous treatment of gingival hyperpigmentation.
* History of hypersensitivity to any study material.
* Patients who are active or previous smokers.

Where it's running

  • Faculty of dental medicine for girls? ALAZHAR University, Cairo, egypt
    Nāşir, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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