Effects of Chlorhexidine on Human Gingival Fibroblasts
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorIRCCS San Raffaele
About this trial
This prospective in vitro study aims to evaluate the effects of two chlorhexidine-based mouthwash formulations on the survival and function of human gingival fibroblasts (hGFs). Gingival fibroblasts obtained from discarded gingival tissue collected during routine dental procedures will be cultured and exposed to different concentrations of a conventional 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash and a 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash supplemented with N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and hyaluronic acid (HA).
Cell viability, apoptosis, migration, and gene expression will be assessed at multiple time points using Trypan Blue exclusion assay, fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS), scratch assay, and quantitative real-time PCR. The study is designed to investigate the concentration-dependent effects of chlorhexidine on fibroblast viability and wound-healing-related functions and to determine whether the addition of NAC and HA may improve the biological compatibility of chlorhexidine-based formulations.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Male or female adults aged 18 years or older.
Undergoing routine dental surgical procedures (e.g., tooth extraction or gingivectomy).
Willing and able to provide written informed consent for the use of discarded gingival tissue for research purposes.
Systemically healthy.
Disqualifiers
Presence of systemic diseases.
Presence of relevant medical comorbidities.
Current smoker.
Refusal to provide informed consent for the use of discarded biological material.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
3 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial groupLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov