Using a carvacrol gel to reduce pain after gum graft surgery
Clinical Evaluation of Carvacrol Loaded Absorbable Gelatin Sponge As a Palatal Bandage After Free Gingival Graft Harvesting : a Randomized Clinical Trial
This study is testing if a special gel can help reduce pain after gum graft surgery for people with certain gum issues.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | British University In Egypt Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06806566 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a carvacrol-loaded absorbable gelatin sponge as a palatal dressing following the harvesting of free gingival grafts. The study aims to determine if this treatment can reduce post-operative pain at the donor site in patients undergoing gum graft procedures. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the carvacrol gel or a control treatment, and their pain levels will be assessed post-surgery. The trial focuses on patients with specific mucogingival defects and good oral hygiene.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with mucogingival defects scheduled for free gingival grafts who maintain good oral hygiene.
Not a fit: Patients who are smokers, pregnant, or have medical conditions that compromise their health may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly reduce post-operative pain for patients undergoing gum graft surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: There is limited information on similar studies, making this approach relatively novel in the context of palatal wound management.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1 - Patients with mucogingival defects scheduled for free gingival graft. 2- Medically free patients 3- Palate with sufficient connective tissue to accommodate soft tissue defects. 4- Good oral hygiene Exclusion Criteria: 1 - Smokers 2- Pregnancy 3- Medically compromised patients 4- Severe gag reflex 5- Patients allergic to the used agent 6- Occlusal trauma at the site of graft
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- The british university in egypt — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Amin I. Amin, Bachelors degree in dentisrty
- Email: PG.Amin92142017@bue.edu.eg
- Phone: +201099922346
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.