Bone LossNCT04670965
Release Kinetics of rhBMP-2 Using E-PRF as an Autologous Carrier: An In Vitro Analysis
An observational study of Bone Loss, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study is seeking to evaluate the binding of a commercially-available, recombinant human osteoinductive growth factor, rhBMP-2, to a human blood derived product scaffold, enhanced Platelet-rich fibrin (E-PRF), and the release of such a growth factor over time in an in vitro (laboratory) environment. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 99 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Bone Loss
- What is being tested?
- E-PRF/rhBMP-2 (similar ratios), E-PRF/ACS/rhBMP-2 and rhBMP-2/E-PRF
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Sep 2026to Jul 2028
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 99 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Participants must be at least 18 years old with demonstrated ability to understand and consent to the proposed study procedures. Subjects treated in the UAB School of Dentistry Periodontal Clinic and scheduled for procedures using platelet rich fibrin (PRF) were performed.
Who may be able to join
- English speaking
- At least 18 years old
- Must be a patient of the UAB Dental School
- Able to read and understand informed consent document
- Previously treatment planned for a periodontal procedure that will utilize PRF, i.e. requiring venipuncture, as a part of the routine clinical care.
Who cannot join
- Non-English speaking
- Less than 18 years old
- Smokers/tobacco users (>10 cigarettes/day)
- Patients with systemic pathologies or conditions contraindicating oral surgical procedures or adversely affecting wound healing as assessed by Board Certified Periodontal faculty at UAB Department of Periodontology
- Patient-reported serious adverse events reported with venipuncture, blood sample collection, and/or blood donation.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294-0007
About this study
Official title: Release Kinetics of rhBMP-2 Using E-PRF as an Autologous Carrier: An in Vitro Analysis
This study is seeking to evaluate the binding of a commercially-available, recombinant human osteoinductive growth factor, rhBMP-2, to a human blood derived product scaffold, enhanced Platelet-rich fibrin (E-PRF), and the release of such a growth factor over time in an in vitro (laboratory) environment. The investigators will compare these release kinetics to those of the FDA approved carrier for rhBMP-2, an absorbable collagen sponge (ACS), a combination of E-PRF and ACS, and E-PRF alone.
Read the detailed description
Innovations in biomedicine and recombinant protein technology show promising advances for the regeneration of advanced alveolar defects. Recombinant growth factors and biologics encourage minimally invasive procedures with improved clinical outcomes/healing times in complex oral surgery procedures. Recombinant human bone morphogenic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) is a morphogen that is a well-known regulator of bone formation1 and has been widely studied for bone reconstructive treatments.2-6 RhBMP-2 is currently commercially available and loaded on an absorbable collagen sponge (ACS). This recombinant growth factor has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration as an alternative to autogenous bone grafting in sinus augmentation and localized alveolar ridge augmentation for defects associated with extraction sockets. It is also used off-label for vertical bone augmentation. However, there are limitations of the ACS as a carrier because it is compressible and does not ideally support soft tissues to maintain space for osteogenesis to occur. Furthermore, the release kinetics of rhBMP-2 in a standardized in vitro environment from its ACS carrier are unknown and it is further unknown how such release would compare to the use of other carriers. Subcutaneous implantation in rats and implantation at orthotropic sites in rats and rabbits has also revealed that rhBMP-2-loaded ACS has a release of rhBMP-2 over 21 days with a half-life of 2 days. The use of an alternative delivery system may retain and sequester rhBMPs at the target site and extend its growth factor release over time. This may be clinically relevant as prolonging tissue exposure to an osteoinductive growth factor like rhBMP-2 could extend the period of osteoblastic bone deposition and improve repair at regenerative sites. E-PRF as an autologous carrier for rhBMP-2 may be advantageous based on its resorption properties of up to 4-6 months, as well as its ability to support the healing process due to the slow and gradual release of several growth factors including, PDGF-AA, PDGF-BB, TGF- β1,VEGF, IGF, and EGF. This study aims to quantify the release of rhBMP-2 over a 120 day period with the use of a novel delivery system, E-PRF.
- Conditions
- Bone Loss
- Being tested
- E-PRF/rhBMP-2 (similar ratios), E-PRF/ACS/rhBMP-2, rhBMP-2/E-PRF, E-PRF only
- Keywords
- Platelet concentrates, Platelet-rich fibrin, Growth factor, Bone morphogenic protein
- Medical subject headings
- Bone Diseases, Metabolic
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
E-PRF/rhBMP-2 (similar ratios)Biological
During its preparation, 1.5 mg/ml rhBMP-2 will be incorporated into standardized samples to assure similar E-PRF to rhBMP-2 ratios. To allow for consistency across all samples, standardized E-PRF volume will be established using formation templates. Following its preparation, the E-PRF/rhBMP2 scaffold will undergo a standard in vitro assay to investigate growth factor release over time (ELISA quantification assay). Briefly, the e-PRF/rhBMP2 scaffold will be placed in a shaking incubator at 37 degree Celsius and assessed for growth factor release of rhBMP-2 over time.
E-PRF/ACS/rhBMP-2Biological
rhBMP-2 diluted to account for the additional volume from the E-PRF in other samples will be loaded onto lyophilized absorbable collagen sponges as per the package insert. After the addition of the rhBMP-2, the ACS will be cut into 2mm x 2mm pieces and incorporated into the E-PRF membrane. Following its preparation, rhBMP-2 release from the E-PRF/ACS/rhBMP2 scaffold will be quantified using the ELISA quantification assay as described above.
rhBMP-2/E-PRFBiological
rhBMP-2 diluted to account for the additional volume from the E-PRF in other samples will be loaded onto lyophilized absorbable collagen sponges as per the package insert. Rh-BMP2 release will be quantified using the ELISA quantification assay as described above
E-PRF onlyBiological
E-PRF will be prepared and standardized, but no rhBMP-2 will be added to the material. After preparation, the E-PRF scaffold assayed via ELISA quantification assay as described above to determine the release (if any) of intrinsic BMP-2 from the platelet concentrate scaffold.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| E-PRF/rhBMP-2 (similar ratios) | Subjects will be used to procure the venous blood samples to make the enhanced platelet rich fibrin (E-PRF). Subjects have an established treatment plan that utilizes autologous PRF as an adjunctive biologic therapy during periodontal treatment. Receives: Biological: E-PRF/rhBMP-2 (similar ratios) | |
| E-PRF/ACS/rhBMP-2 | Subjects will be used to procure the venous blood samples to make the enhanced platelet rich fibrin (E-PRF). Subjects have an established treatment plan that utilizes autologous PRF as an adjunctive biologic therapy during periodontal treatment. Receives: Biological: E-PRF/ACS/rhBMP-2 | |
| rhBMP-2/E-PRF | Subjects will be used to procure the venous blood samples to make the enhanced platelet rich fibrin (E-PRF). Subjects have an established treatment plan that utilizes autologous PRF as an adjunctive biologic therapy during periodontal treatment. Receives: Biological: rhBMP-2/E-PRF | |
| E-PRF only | Subjects will be used to procure the venous blood samples to make the enhanced platelet rich fibrin (E-PRF). Subjects have an established treatment plan that utilizes autologous PRF as an adjunctive biologic therapy during periodontal treatment. Receives: Biological: E-PRF only |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
To quantify any difference between test groups in the release of rhBMP-2 after application to E-PRF and ACS, E-PRF, and ACS.
The quanitites of rhBMP-2 at all time points from all groups will be compared using statistical analysis by two-way ANOVA with Bonferroni test.
Measured: From baseline to 6 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
To more assess the capability of E-PRF without added rhBMP-2 to release any intrinsic autologous BMP-2 under experimental conditions.
The quanitites of rhBMP-2 at all time points from all groups will be compared using statistical analysis by two-way ANOVA with Bonferroni test.
Measured: From baseline to 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Dec 2020
- Study startSep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionDec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionJul 2028 (estimated)
Why it stopped: The study was stopped due to the funding issues.
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Bone LossStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of Alabama at BirminghamThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Maria L. Geisinger, DDS, MS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Investigators
- Maria Geisinger, DDS, MS, Principal investigator, University of Alabama at Birmingham
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04670965
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB-300005939
- Other IDs
- UAB-Perio
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 10 Dec 2020
- Last updated
- 30 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Release Kinetics of rhBMP-2 Using E-PRF as an Autologous Carrier: An in Vitro Analysis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04670965
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB-300005939
- Conditions
- Bone Loss
- Keywords
- Platelet concentrates, Platelet-rich fibrin, Growth factor, Bone morphogenic protein
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- WithdrawnReason stopped: The study was stopped due to the funding issues.
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Alabama at BirminghamUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jul 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Dec 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is seeking to evaluate the binding of a commercially-available, recombinant human osteoinductive growth factor, rhBMP-2, to a human blood derived product scaffold, enhanced Platelet-rich fibrin (E-PRF), and the release of such a growth factor over time in an in vitro (laboratory) environment. The investigators will compare these release kinetics to those of the FDA approved carrier for rhBMP-2, an absorbable collagen sponge (ACS), a combination of E-PRF and ACS, and E-PRF alone.
Detailed description
Innovations in biomedicine and recombinant protein technology show promising advances for the regeneration of advanced alveolar defects. Recombinant growth factors and biologics encourage minimally invasive procedures with improved clinical outcomes/healing times in complex oral surgery procedures. Recombinant human bone morphogenic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) is a morphogen that is a well-known regulator of bone formation1 and has been widely studied for bone reconstructive treatments.2-6 RhBMP-2 is currently commercially available and loaded on an absorbable collagen sponge (ACS). This recombinant growth factor has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration as an alternative to autogenous bone grafting in sinus augmentation and localized alveolar ridge augmentation for defects associated with extraction sockets. It is also used off-label for vertical bone augmentation. However, there are limitations of the ACS as a carrier because it is compressible and does not ideally support soft tissues to maintain space for osteogenesis to occur. Furthermore, the release kinetics of rhBMP-2 in a standardized in vitro environment from its ACS carrier are unknown and it is further unknown how such release would compare to the use of other carriers. Subcutaneous implantation in rats and implantation at orthotropic sites in rats and rabbits has also revealed that rhBMP-2-loaded ACS has a release of rhBMP-2 over 21 days with a half-life of 2 days. The use of an alternative delivery system may retain and sequester rhBMPs at the target site and extend its growth factor release over time. This may be clinically relevant as prolonging tissue exposure to an osteoinductive growth factor like rhBMP-2 could extend the period of osteoblastic bone deposition and improve repair at regenerative sites. E-PRF as an autologous carrier for rhBMP-2 may be advantageous based on its resorption properties of up to 4-6 months, as well as its ability to support the healing process due to the slow and gradual release of several growth factors including, PDGF-AA, PDGF-BB, TGF- β1,VEGF, IGF, and EGF. This study aims to quantify the release of rhBMP-2 over a 120 day period with the use of a novel delivery system, E-PRF.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| E-PRF/rhBMP-2 (similar ratios) | – | Biological: E-PRF/rhBMP-2 (similar ratios)Subjects will be used to procure the venous blood samples to make the enhanced platelet rich fibrin (E-PRF). Subjects have an established treatment plan that utilizes autologous PRF as an adjunctive biologic therapy during periodontal treatment. |
| E-PRF/ACS/rhBMP-2 | – | Biological: E-PRF/ACS/rhBMP-2Subjects will be used to procure the venous blood samples to make the enhanced platelet rich fibrin (E-PRF). Subjects have an established treatment plan that utilizes autologous PRF as an adjunctive biologic therapy during periodontal treatment. |
| rhBMP-2/E-PRF | – | Biological: rhBMP-2/E-PRFSubjects will be used to procure the venous blood samples to make the enhanced platelet rich fibrin (E-PRF). Subjects have an established treatment plan that utilizes autologous PRF as an adjunctive biologic therapy during periodontal treatment. |
| E-PRF only | – | Biological: E-PRF onlySubjects will be used to procure the venous blood samples to make the enhanced platelet rich fibrin (E-PRF). Subjects have an established treatment plan that utilizes autologous PRF as an adjunctive biologic therapy during periodontal treatment. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 99 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Participants must be at least 18 years old with demonstrated ability to understand and consent to the proposed study procedures. Subjects treated in the UAB School of Dentistry Periodontal Clinic and scheduled for procedures using platelet rich fibrin (PRF) were performed.
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- English speaking
- At least 18 years old
- Must be a patient of the UAB Dental School
- Able to read and understand informed consent document
- Previously treatment planned for a periodontal procedure that will utilize PRF, i.e. requiring venipuncture, as a part of the routine clinical care.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Non-English speaking
- Less than 18 years old
- Smokers/tobacco users (>10 cigarettes/day)
- Patients with systemic pathologies or conditions contraindicating oral surgical procedures or adversely affecting wound healing as assessed by Board Certified Periodontal faculty at UAB Department of Periodontology
- Patient-reported serious adverse events reported with venipuncture, blood sample collection, and/or blood donation.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| E-PRF/rhBMP-2 (similar ratios)During its preparation, 1.5 mg/ml rhBMP-2 will be incorporated into standardized samples to assure similar E-PRF to rhBMP-2 ratios. To allow for consistency across all samples, standardized E-PRF volume will be established using formation templates. Following its preparation, the E-PRF/rhBMP2 scaffold will undergo a standard in vitro assay to investigate growth factor release over time (ELISA quantification assay). Briefly, the e-PRF/rhBMP2 scaffold will be placed in a shaking incubator at 37 degree Celsius and assessed for growth factor release of rhBMP-2 over time. | Biological | E-PRF/rhBMP-2 (similar ratios) |
| E-PRF/ACS/rhBMP-2rhBMP-2 diluted to account for the additional volume from the E-PRF in other samples will be loaded onto lyophilized absorbable collagen sponges as per the package insert. After the addition of the rhBMP-2, the ACS will be cut into 2mm x 2mm pieces and incorporated into the E-PRF membrane. Following its preparation, rhBMP-2 release from the E-PRF/ACS/rhBMP2 scaffold will be quantified using the ELISA quantification assay as described above. | Biological | E-PRF/ACS/rhBMP-2 |
| rhBMP-2/E-PRFrhBMP-2 diluted to account for the additional volume from the E-PRF in other samples will be loaded onto lyophilized absorbable collagen sponges as per the package insert. Rh-BMP2 release will be quantified using the ELISA quantification assay as described above | Biological | rhBMP-2/E-PRF |
| E-PRF onlyE-PRF will be prepared and standardized, but no rhBMP-2 will be added to the material. After preparation, the E-PRF scaffold assayed via ELISA quantification assay as described above to determine the release (if any) of intrinsic BMP-2 from the platelet concentrate scaffold. | Biological | E-PRF only |
Primary outcome
To quantify any difference between test groups in the release of rhBMP-2 after application to E-PRF and ACS, E-PRF, and ACS.
Time frame: From baseline to 6 months
The quanitites of rhBMP-2 at all time points from all groups will be compared using statistical analysis by two-way ANOVA with Bonferroni test.
1 secondary outcome
To more assess the capability of E-PRF without added rhBMP-2 to release any intrinsic autologous BMP-2 under experimental conditions.
Time frame: From baseline to 6 months
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Sep 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Maria Geisinger, DDS, MS principal investigator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Bone Loss, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham at 1 site in United States.
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 5 inclusion and 5 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: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Sep 2026. 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 United States. 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.
Are results available for this study?
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
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?
To quantify any difference between test groups in the release of rhBMP-2 after application to E-PRF and ACS, E-PRF, and ACS. (time frame: From baseline to 6 months). 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 30 Sep 2026.