Vertical Soft Tissue Augmentation With CTG vs ADM (NCT05729607) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Vertical Soft Tissue Augmentation With CTG vs ADM
United States28 participantsStarted 2023-05-26
Plain-language summary
The study aims at comparing two different approaches for vertical soft tissue augmentation at implant sites exhibiting soft tissue dehiscences: autogenous connective tissue graft vs acellular dermal matrix + enamel matrix derivative
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Periodontally and systemically healthy
* Full-mouth plaque score and full-mouth bleeding score ≤ 20% (measured at four sites per tooth)
* Presence of single functional dental implant in the anterior with a PSTD
* Implants diagnosed as healthy (Berglundh et al., 2018)
Exclusion criteria are:
* Contraindications for surgery
* Systemic condition (e.g. diabetes mellitus, HIV, cancer, etc) that could compromise wound healing
* Patients pregnant or attempting to get pregnant (self-reported)
* Untreated periodontitis
* Untreated peri-implant mucositis or peri-implantitis (Berglundh et al., 2018)
* Smoking, defined as self-reported daily habit. Occasional smokers won't be excluded
* History of soft tissue grafting at the implant site within the last 6 months
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.