Clinical trial Recruiting at 5 sites Interventional Ages 18 to 80

Evaluation of a new bone graft substitute for tooth extraction sites

Official title: Prospective, Multi-center, Randomized, Single Blinded and Parallel Controlled Clinical Investigation to Assess the Performance, Safety and Benefit of the Wishbone HA Medical Device, a Deproteinized Bovine Bone Material, as a Bone Graft Substitute in the Socket Management Indication Requiring Bone Grafting Procedure Before Implant Placement.

Run by Wishbone SA · NCT06383377 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new bone graft substitute called Wishbone HA to see if it works as well as a standard option for helping people heal after tooth extractions.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment96 (estimated)
SponsorWishbone SA
Industry-sponsored
Locations5 sites (Louvain-la-Neuve, Brabant Wallon and 4 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 26, 2024
Main results expectedMarch 31, 2025
Study endsMarch 31, 2030
Registry record updatedMay 29, 2024
Trial IDNCT06383377 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 who require tooth extraction and meet specific bone and health criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients with acute infections, untreated periodontal disease, or those on certain medications may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This clinical investigation aims to evaluate the performance, safety, and benefits of the Wishbone HA (WHA) as a bone graft substitute in filling extraction sockets to enhance alveolar socket preservation. Conducted across multiple clinical centers, the study will randomly assign participants to receive either WHA or a comparator device, Bio-Oss®, to assess non-inferiority in bone reconstruction. A total of 96 subjects will be enrolled, with endpoints focusing on objective measurements of bone reconstruction, implant stability, and patient satisfaction over a period of up to five years.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a safer and more effective option for bone grafting in dental procedures, improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with similar bone graft substitutes, indicating potential for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* The subject signed the informed consent form;
* The subject is ≥ 18 and ≤ 80 years old at surgery;
* The subject is in need of a tooth extraction prior to implant placement;
* All four bony walls are preserved after extraction;
* Minimum 8mm height of bone;
* Minimum 7mm thickness of lingual vestibular;
* The subject is willing and able to comply with all investigation related procedures (such as exercising oral hygiene and attending all follow-up visits);
* Full-mouth bleeding score (FMBS) lower than 25%;
* Full-mouth plaque score (FMPI) lower than 25%.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subject with an acute infection (abscess) at the surgical site;
* Subject with untreated periodontitis or periodontal disease;
* Subject with autoimmune diseases or subjects that had received or were currently receiving treatment with antiresorptive drugs (e.g., bisphosphonates), or steroid therapy;
* Subject who is pregnant or breastfeeding;
* Subjects is a heavy smoker (\>10 cigarettes a day);
* Subject with an inability to conduct basic oral hygiene (poor oral hygiene and motivation);
* Subject with metabolic diseases (diabetes, hyperparathyroidism, osteomalacia);
* Subject with severe renal dysfunction and severe liver disease;
* Subject with known severe osteoporosis;
* Subject with multiple sclerosis and/or acromegaly;
* Subject follows radiotherapy;
* Subject with psychiatric disorders or under substance abuse (drug or alcohol);
* Subject who participates in other clinical trials interfering with the present protocol;
* Mucosal diseases in the areas to be treated.

Where it's running

  • Clinique de la Source DentalMe
    Louvain-la-Neuve, Brabant Wallon, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • Cabinet Debaty-Techy
    Aubel, Liège, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • Clinique du Faubourg DentalMe
    Chaudfontaine, Liège, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • Centre Hospitalier Université de Liège
    Liège, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • Centre Oxalys
    Namur, Belgium
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.