Patient-Reported Outcomes of Four Intraoral Suture Materials (NCT07569237) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Patient-Reported Outcomes of Four Intraoral Suture Materials
60 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
When patients undergo minor oral surgery, dentists use various types of stitches (sutures) to help the gums heal. These stitches can be made of different materials, and some might feel more comfortable, cause less pain, or interfere less with eating and speaking than others.
The purpose of this study is to compare four commonly used dental suture materials to see which ones patients prefer. Participants in this study will receive four different types of stitches in different areas of their upper jaw after a routine dental procedure.
Patients will be asked to report their levels of pain, discomfort, and any difficulties with daily activities like eating and talking on Days 3, 7, and 14 after the procedure. A panel of dental specialists will also examine photos of the healing process to see if one material helps the mouth heal better than others. This research will help dentists choose the best materials to improve patient comfort after oral surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Adults aged 20-30 years.
Systemically healthy (ASA I-II).
No history of allergy to study suture materials.
Periodontally healthy, with no active oral lesions, including carious lesions.
Dental Requirements: All maxillary canine, second premolar, and first molar teeth present.
Minimal (≤0.5 mm) open contacts between the pairs of teeth that define the study sites.
Ideally, full maxillary dentition present from first molar to first molar.
At least 2 mm of keratinized tissue width on buccal intervention sites.
Willing and able to provide informed consent.
Willing and able to attend all study follow-up visits and complete study questionnaires.
Exclusion Criteria:
Allergy to any study materials (e.g., suture materials or anesthetics) or medications (Paracetamol).
Any systemic disease affecting wound healing (e.g., diabetes, immunosuppression).
Use of any medications.
Pregnancy or lactation.
Unwillingness or inability to provide informed consent.
Unwillingness or inability to comply with study protocol and follow-up visits.
Exit Criteria:
Participants may exit the study at any time if they wish to discontinue participation.
Noncompliance with study protocol and visits.
Development of conditions (e.g., infection) that require immediate care or that introduce exclusion criteria.
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?
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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.