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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 60

Using micro connective tissue grafts to treat multiple gum recession defects

Official title: Tunnel Surgery Combined With a Micro Connective Tissue Graft for the Treatment of Multiple Adjacent Gingival Recession Defects: a Multi-center Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Run by Göteborg University · NCT06030947 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether a new type of small gum graft can help people with multiple gum recession areas heal better than the traditional graft method.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorGöteborg University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Dubai)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2025
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2026
Study endsAugust 1, 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 13, 2025
Trial IDNCT06030947 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are systemically healthy adults aged 18 and older with 4 to 6 adjacent gingival recessions of at least 2 mm in depth.

Probably not a fit

Patients who smoke, have uncontrolled medical conditions, or a history of previous root coverage procedures 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 project aims to evaluate the one-year outcomes of treating multiple adjacent gingival recession defects (MAGRD) using a modified coronally advanced tunnel technique (MCAT). Participants will be divided into two groups, one receiving conventional connective tissue grafts (CTG) and the other receiving micro-CTGs. The study will assess the effectiveness and predictability of micro-CTGs compared to traditional methods, focusing on root coverage and patient outcomes. The research addresses the challenge of limited donor tissue when treating multiple defects.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a less invasive and more effective treatment option for patients with multiple gum recession defects.

How similar studies have gone: While traditional connective tissue grafts have shown favorable results, the use of micro-CTGs is a novel approach that has not been extensively tested in similar studies.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* age ≥18 years,
* systemically healthy,
* presenting with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 adjacent RT1/RT2 recessions, located in the maxilla or mandible with an apico-coronal extension (i.e. recession depth) of ≥2 mm,
* Full-Mouth Plaque Score (FMPS) \<20%,
* Full-Mouth Bleeding Score (FMBS) \<20%.

Exclusion Criteria:

* pregnancy or lactation,
* tobacco smoking,
* uncontrolled medical condition,
* medication that can affect gingival conditions.
* thick phenotype,
* severe tooth malpositioning,
* uncorrected trauma from toothbrushing,
* a previous history of root coverage procedures
* the presence of furcation defects.

Where it's running

  • Confident Dubai Palm
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates     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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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.