RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06406530

Topical Application of PRF Before Radiation Therapy

Topical Application of PRF in Tooth Extraction Sockets Before Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer


Sponsor

University of Giessen

Enrollment

34 participants

Start Date

Dec 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The primary goal of this study is to observe whether PRP promotes the wound healing before a radiation therapy or not, compared to the natural healing of a tooth extraction socket. Secondary aim is to monitore the effect on the pain perception.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 99 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study examines whether applying Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) — a healing substance made from your own blood — to tooth extraction sites can reduce complications before radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients. Radiation can cause serious jaw problems, so researchers are looking for ways to protect healing. **You may be eligible if...** - You have head or neck cancer and are about to receive radiation therapy - You need to have two teeth removed (bilateral extraction) before radiation begins - You are 18 years of age or older - Your tooth extractions can be done simply, without needing to cut the gum **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had previous radiation therapy to the head or neck - You are currently taking or have taken bisphosphonate medications (drugs for osteoporosis or bone metastases) - You are pregnant or breastfeeding Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREPRF

Patients blood is standardized centrifuged and split in to a red-phase (erythrocytes) and white-phase (PRF). The gained PRF is processed to a clot-fort and is inserted into the alveolus.

PROCEDURENatural Healing

After the tooth extraction, natural healing is aimed by allowing a blood clot formation without any further intervention.


Locations(1)

University of Giessen

Giessen, Hesse, Germany

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