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Recession, GingivalPhase 2NCT04202198

Pinhole Surgical Technique for Root Coverage Using PRF

A Phase 2 study testing A-PRF and pinhole surgical technique only in people with Recession, Gingival, run by Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital at 1 site in India.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

Official record
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Trial summary

The current study is a prospective randomised split mouth study to evaluate the effect of Platelet Rich Fibrin as an adjunct to the minimally invasive pinhole surgical technique. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Recession, Gingival
What is being tested?
A-PRF and pinhole surgical technique only
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteIndia
Study dates
22 Nov 2019to 10 Nov 2020
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 55 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Two or more teeth having Millers class I, II andIII or combined recession defects.
  • Patients with esthetic concerns and willing to participate in the study
  • Age between 18-55 years
  • Full mouth plaque score < 20%

Who cannot join

  • Pregnant or lactating females
  • Tobacco smokers
  • Uncontrolled medical conditions precluding elective surgery
  • Untreated periodontal conditions
  • Patients treated with any medication known to cause gingival hyperplasia
  • Drug and alcohol abuse
  • Teeth with hopeless prognosis

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

India1 site
  • Krishnadevaraya college of dental sciences

    Bangalore, Karnataka, 562157

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About this study

Official title: Comparative Evaluation of Recession Coverage Obtained Using Pinhole Surgical Technique, With and With Out Platelet Rich Fibrin : A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

The current study is a prospective randomised split mouth study to evaluate the effect of Platelet Rich Fibrin as an adjunct to the minimally invasive pinhole surgical technique.

Read the detailed description

Gingival recession is defined as denudation of the tooth root surface due to the apical movement of the gingiva. The occurrence of gingival recession as a periodontal finding has been estimated to be 78.6%. It is multi-factorial and poses problems from different aspects to the patient.Various etiological factors documented over the years include, (in the decreasing order of frequency) toothbrush trauma, malalignment, local factors, occlusal trauma, high frenum attachment, cervical fillings and crown impingement. Recession levels are also influenced by various other factors such as age, sex, teeth and surfaces of teeth, etc.

Over the years, several authors have presented their views on the etiology, types, treatment modalities and prognosis of gingival recession ranging from the direct lateral sliding flap to the most recent minimally invasive techniques. The1970s saw Harvey and Bernimoulin individually demonstrated the use of coronal advancement of the flap along with the use of grafts with the coronal advancement performed 2 months after the grafting was done on the denuded root surface. Subsequently, over the next 3 decades connective tissue grafts along with coronally advanced flap was established as the gold standard for recession coverage.

Lien-Hui Huang (2005) pioneered the use of blood derivatives in the form of Platelet rich Plasma (PRP) for root coverage but with limited or no substantial improvement over existing techniques. More studies were done on blood derivatives and their efficacy which led to the introduction of the second generation of platelet concentrates, Platelet rich Fibrin, as an alternative. Platelet rich Fibrin was first developed by Choukroun in the year 2001 and has been followed by several studies which have revealed that the slow and sustained release of key growth factors makes it a useful bio-healing material. Comparisons with platelet rich plasma have also proved that, platelet rich fibrin has a better release of growth factors and the presence of leukocytes, which offers quicker and more efficient healing with better regenerative potential.

The recent years have seen newer techniques which are aimed at making it a minimally invasive procedure. One such technique was the pinhole surgical technique given by Chao in the year 2012 which involved a tunnelling procedure along with the usage of a bioresorbable membrane which satisfied the expectations of the trial.6Better outcomes can be achieved with the use patient's own products instead of a foreign graft material. Therefore, the present study compares the effectiveness of Platelet Rich Fibrin as an adjunct to the surgical technique for root coverage

Being tested
A-PRF, pinhole surgical technique only
Medical subject headings
Gingival Recession

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • A-PRFBiological

    local anesthesia was administered followed by placement of a hole in the alveolar mucosa adjacent to mesial most recession tooth. tunneling instruments are used to elevate a full thickness tunnel upto the CEJ sparing the tip of the papilla.previously prepared PRF membranes are placed through the access hole and the flap is advanced. 5-0 polyglycolic acid sutures is used to secure the advanced flap.

  • pinhole surgical technique onlyProcedure or surgery

    local anesthesia was administered followed by placement of a hole in the alveolar mucosa adjacent to mesial most recession tooth. tunneling instruments are used to elevate a full thickness tunnel upto the CEJ sparing the tip of the papilla followed by advancement of the flap. 5-0 polyglycolic acid sutures is used to secure the advanced flap.

Study groups in NCT04202198
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
pinhole surgical technique with Platelet Rich FibrinExperimentalminimally invasive tunneling procedure followed by coronal advancement with placement of Platelet Rich Fibrin membrane
Receives: Biological: A-PRF
pinhole surgical technique onlyActive comparatorcoronal advancement following minimally invasive tunneling procedure
Receives: Procedure: pinhole surgical technique only

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Recession depth reduction

    measured as the distance in mm from the CEJ to the gingival margin.

    Measured: 6 months

  2. total soft tissue gain

    1. Total soft tissue gain (TSTG), measured as the product of gingival recession depth and gingival recession width. measured as the product of gingival recession depth and gingival recession width in square mm

    Measured: 6 months

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. mean root coverage

    amount of coverage obtained, in percentage

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Dec 2019
  2. Study start22 Nov 2019
  3. Primary completion30 Sep 2020 (estimated)
  4. Study completion10 Nov 2020 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
20 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04202198
Sponsor's protocol ID
02_D012_91559
Status last verified
Dec 2019
First submitted
14 Dec 2019
Last updated
17 Dec 2019
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing A-PRF and pinhole surgical technique only in people with Recession, Gingival, run by Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital at 1 site in India.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Dec 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in India. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Recession depth reduction (time frame: 6 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Dec 2019.

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