Patient-reported Outcomes of Donor Site Healing Using Different Palatal Protection Techniques

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Mucosal Erosion, Gingival Recession

In brief

This study has been initiated to evaluate the question, "What is the best way to protect the palate after a gum graft is removed?" The overall objective is to determine if there is a difference in PROMs of donor site healing using different palatal post-operative protection techniques.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06892496

Run by

Virginia Commonwealth University

People needed

56

Starts

2025-03-07

Expected to finish

2027-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• At least 18 years of age
• Healthy or Mild controlled systemic diseases with no functional limitations (ASA I or ASA II)
• Sites with 1 to 3 teeth or implants requiring soft-tissue grafting
• Minimum palatal thickness of 2 mm
• Willing to participate and sign an informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with systemic conditions that could impair wound healing (i.e. diabetes, immunosuppressive, chemotherapy, etc.)
• Pregnant patients
• Patients with bleeding disorders or taking anticoagulants
• Smokers
• Patients with a history of palatal graft harvesting

Where it is running

• Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, Virginia, United States (enrolling)

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