Topical Hyaluronic Acid Adjunctive Effects on Healing After Free Gingival Grafting in Smokers and… (NCT07143760) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Topical Hyaluronic Acid Adjunctive Effects on Healing After Free Gingival Grafting in Smokers and Non-Smokers
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2018-01-01
Plain-language summary
Comparison of the healing of free gingival grafts applied to smokers and non-smokers and evaluation of the effect of hyaluronic acid gel on healing of the donor site.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Patients were eligible for inclusion if they were between 18 and 65 years of age, systemically healthy, and not taking regular medication. Additional criteria included the absence of antibiotic use within the last three months, no pregnancy or lactation, a periodontally healthy status or completion of periodontal therapy, and the presence of insufficient keratinised gingiva in the mandibular anterior region (canine-to-canine) with a clinical indication for FGG in the same area. Smoking and non-smoking status were determined from clinical records and patient self-reports. All smokers included in the study continued smoking throughout the documented postoperative period, and none of the non-smokers had a history of smoking or initiated smoking during the study period.
Exclusion Criteria:
Subjects who do not meet these conditions will not be included in the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Healing outcome of the palatal donor site
Timeframe: Baseline, Day 7 , Day 14, 1. Month, 3. Months