NCT03392038

Brief Summary

To study and compare a thick vs thin acellular dermal matrix for root coverage using the coronally positioned tunnel technique.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
22

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2017

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 30, 2017

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 31, 2017

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 5, 2018

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 21, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 21, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

September 10, 2020

Status Verified

September 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

December 31, 2017

Last Update Submit

September 8, 2020

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Percent root coverage

    Between 0 and 100%

    Six months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Creeping Attachment

    Six months

Study Arms (2)

Thin ADM

EXPERIMENTAL

Periodontal root coverage surgery using a coronally positioned tunnel and thin acellular dermal matrix (ADM GBR)

Procedure: Thin ADM

Thick ADM

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Periodontal root coverage surgery using coronally positioned tunnel surgery and thick acellular dermal matrix graft (ADM)

Procedure: Thick ADM

Interventions

Thin ADMPROCEDURE

Use of soft tissue allograft for root coverage

Also known as: Thin acellular dermal matrix (ADM GBR)
Thin ADM
Thick ADMPROCEDURE

Periodontal surgical procedure to coronally position the tissue over the ADM allograft

Also known as: Thick acellular dermal matrix graft (ADM)
Thick ADM

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • A. At least one Miller Class I or II mucogingival defect ≥ 3 mm (Miller 1985). B. The mucogingival defect must be on a non-molar tooth. C. Patients must be ≥ 18 years of age.

You may not qualify if:

  • A. Patients with debilitating systemic or diseases that significantly affect the periodontium.
  • B. Patients with a known allergy to any of the materials that will be used in the study, including systemic antibiotics (tetracycline and doxycycline).
  • C. Patients requiring antibiotic prophylaxis. D. Root surface restorations at the site of recession. E. No detectable CEJ F. Patients who fail to maintain acceptable oral hygiene levels at the test and adjacent teeth.
  • G. Patients who are pregnant or lactating. H. Patients who use tobacco products (smoking or smokeless tobacco). I. Patients with alcohol abuse problems. J. Patients undergoing long-term steroid therapy. K. History of previous root coverage procedures, graft or GTR, on the test teeth.
  • L. Patients who fail to complete the informed consent form.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Graduate Periodontics, UofL School of Dentistry

Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Gingival Recession

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Gingival DiseasesPeriodontal DiseasesMouth DiseasesStomatognathic DiseasesPeriodontal Atrophy

Study Officials

  • Henry Greenwell

    University of Louisville

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Director, Graduate Periodontics

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 31, 2017

First Posted

January 5, 2018

Study Start

November 30, 2017

Primary Completion

August 21, 2018

Study Completion

August 21, 2018

Last Updated

September 10, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations