Comparison of Gingival Flap Procedure Using Conventional Surgical Loupes vs. Videoscope for Visualization

Part of paid clinical trials in Dallas, Texas.

Sponsor
Texas A&M University
Study ID
NCT05932017
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Periodontal Attachment Loss
  • Periodontal Bone Loss
  • Periodontal Diseases
  • Periodontal Inflammation
  • Periodontal Pocket
  • Periodontitis
  • Surgery

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Study Details

This study is being performed to compare different methods of visualization during routine gum surgery. The gum surgery is standard of care. This study will compare the use of a small camera (videoscope) in conjunction with magnification glasses during surgery vs. surgery only using magnification glasses. Both methods are routinely used and are standard of care methods of visualization. The small camera (videoscope) is a device which allows us to see the area under high magnification and projects live video feed on a computer screen. The study is a split-mouth design pilot study. The patients are only receiving treatment that was previously diagnosed prior to entering the study. The treatment performed is standard treatment that fits in the routine standard of care. No interventional treatment is being performed. The only difference is the method of visualization/observation by the practitioner used during the surgical procedure. One side of the mouth will be treated with just loupes while the other side of the mouth will be treated with loupes and the videoscope.

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 1, 2023
Status verified
Dec 2024
Primary completion
Mar 31, 2025
Completion
Mar 31, 2025

Study Design

Enrollment
20 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Patients receiving routine, pre-diagnosed, standard of care procedures.
    Single cohort of patients receiving previously prescribed treatment. The only variable will be the modality of visualization utilized on each side of the mouth during the surgical procedure.

Primary Outcome Measure

Probing Depth (in millimeters) [ Time Frame: baseline ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Texas A&M University School of DentistryDallasTexas75246-

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