Clinical trial Recruiting at 9 sites Interventional Ages 30 to 75

Twice-daily 30-minute Emanate Perio PODS after deep cleaning versus no treatment

Official title: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial To Assess The Safety And Effectiveness Of A Periodontal Hydrogel Wound Dressing (Emanate Perio PODS) On Wound Healing Post-Scaling And Root Planing

Run by McGuire Institute · NCT06914596 · Data updated 2026-11-12

We will test whether using a protective periodontal hydrogel (Emanate Perio PODS) for 30 minutes twice a day after deep cleaning helps healing in adults with generalized Stage III periodontitis compared with no treatment.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages30 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment72 (estimated)
SponsorMcGuire Institute
Industry-sponsored
Locations9 sites (Fullerton, California and 8 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 19, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2026
Study endsJanuary 30, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 14, 2026
Trial IDNCT06914596 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 30–75 with generalized Stage III periodontitis who have at least 8 interproximal sites with ≥3 mm attachment loss and probing depths of 5–7 mm, at least 24 natural teeth, and who can follow twice-daily application after SRP are the intended participants.

Probably not a fit

Patients with shallower disease, pockets outside the 5–7 mm range, hopeless teeth with high mobility or suppuration, or those unable to comply with twice-daily application are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.

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

What this trial studies

Adults with generalized Stage III periodontitis who have received scaling and root planing (SRP) are assigned to either apply Emanate Perio PODS for 30 minutes immediately after toothbrushing and interdental cleaning twice daily or to receive no additional post-SRP treatment. The dressing is intended to physically protect the healing periodontal pocket while the epithelium reestablishes itself, and use is limited to about four weeks when epithelial maturation typically occurs. Clinical outcomes such as probing pocket depth, clinical attachment level, and safety/adverse events are measured over the follow-up period to compare healing between groups. The protocol aligns PODS application with routine twice-daily oral hygiene to minimize burden and support adherence.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this device could speed or improve early wound healing after SRP, potentially reducing pocket depths and lowering infection risk.

How similar studies have gone: There is limited prior clinical data specifically on periodontal hydrogel dressings for post-SRP healing, so this approach is relatively novel though it draws on established wound-protection principles from other fields.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

Subjects must meet all the following criteria to be entered into the study:

1. Subjects will have read, understood, and signed an institutional review board (IRB) approved Informed Consent Form (ICF).
2. Subjects 30 to 75 years of age.
3. Stage III periodontitis with at least 8 teeth having interproximal clinical attachment level of ≥3 mm and a probing pocket depth of ≥5 mm and ≤7mm, distributed between the mandible and the maxilla, with at least 2 qualifying interproximal sites in each arch. A maximum of 3 teeth and not more than 6 sites with a PD of 9 mm is acceptable if the tooth is not clinically diagnosed as hopeless tooth with suppuration or mobility Grade 3 or greater.
4. Subjects have a minimum of 24 natural teeth with a minimum of 2 natural teeth per quadrant excluding third molars.
5. All supragingival accretions can be removed from below the height of contour of the tooth crown to allow for a comprehensive periodontal evaluation and accurate intraoral digital scan of both arches at screening.
6. Subjects agree to refrain from use of oral rinses or dentifrice with known antibacterial properties (e.g., Peridex®, Listerine®, Colgate Total®, Crest Pro-Health®, etc.).
7. Subjects agree to refrain from use of electric flossers or irrigation devices for the duration of the study.
8. Subjects can provide self-care (oral hygiene) without disabilities requiring assistance with daily oral hygiene measures.
9. Subjects are able and willing to follow study procedures and instructions.

Exclusion Criteria:

Subjects who meet the above inclusion criteria will be eligible for the study, unless they present with any of the following:

1. Periodontal surgery, implant placement or SRP within 12 months prior to screening; surgical and simple tooth extractions or a cleaning/prophylaxis within three months prior to screening.
2. Presence of fixed or removable (e.g. Invisalign) orthodontic appliances.
3. Subject with an underlying medical condition which requires antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental treatment.
4. Subjects with vesiculobullous processes or other similar chronic oral lesions / conditions resulting in gingival irritation, discomfort/pain, or erosions.
5. Subjects with soft or hard tissue tumor(s) of oral cavity.
6. Use of any smoked substances such as tobacco / cannabis including cigarettes, vape, cigars, or use of smokeless tobacco 30 days prior to screening and throughout the study.
7. Uncontrolled medical conditions (e.g., diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cancer).
8. Subjects who are lactating or pregnant or planning to become pregnant through their projected study duration.
9. Subjects taking medications known to affect gingival conditions. (e.g., hyperplasia) including but not limited to:

   1. Anticonvulsants: Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Sodium Valproate (Valproic Acid), Lamotrigine, Vigabatrin, Ethosuximide, Topiramate, Primidone.
   2. Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs): Nifedipine, Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil, Felodipine
   3. Immunosuppressants: Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus, Sirolimus (Rapamycin), Everolimus.
   4. Oral Contraceptives: Hormonal therapies containing high levels of estrogen or progesterone.
   5. Certain Psychotropic Medications: Pimozide (antipsychotic); Sertraline, Paroxetine (antidepressants).
10. Regular, prolonged use of oral antimicrobial rinses 30 days prior to screening or continued anticipated use through their projected study duration.
11. Use of systemic antibiotics 30 days prior to screening or anticipated during the trial period.
12. Subjects taking corticosteroids on a regular basis one week prior to baseline examination and throughout the duration of the study, including oral inhalers.
13. Subjects taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS) or other pain medication on a daily basis for more than 3 consecutive days beginning one week prior to the baseline examination and throughout the duration of the study. Subjects are allowed to take 81 mg/day aspirin and may use oral pain medication if needed in the first 48- hours post-SRP period.
14. Subjects taking anticoagulant medications such as warfarin or Plavix or Eliquis.
15. Subjects participating in other clinical studies involving therapeutic intervention (either medical or dental) within 30 days of Screening.
16. Subjects that are known to be hypersensitive to chlorhexidine gluconate, glycerin, polyvinyl alcohol or ethylene vinyl acetate.
17. Subjects, who in the opinion of the investigator, for any reason other than those listed above, will not be able to complete the study per protocol.

Where it's running

  • Regenerative Solutions
    Fullerton, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Shoreline Periodontics and Dental Implants
    New London, Connecticut, United States
    Recruiting
  • The Perio Studio
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting
  • Metro West Orthodontics & Periodontics
    La Vista, Nebraska, United States
    Recruiting
  • Perio Health Professionals
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Perio Health Professionals
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
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  • Periodontal Center of Excellence, PLLC
    Spring, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Gulf Coast Periodontics
    Victoria, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Glazier Implants + Periodontics
    Richmond, Virginia, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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