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A Pilot Study of CelTx(TM) (Apligraf®) in the Treatment of Gingival Recession Requiring Root Coverage

A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study of CelTx(TM) (Apligraf®) as an Alternative to Tissue From the Palate in the Treatment of Gingival Recession Requiring Root Coverage

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00679081
Enrollment
15
Registered
2008-05-16
Start date
2008-05-31
Completion date
2010-09-30
Last updated
2012-01-11

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Gingival Recession

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate CelTx as an alternative to tissue from the palate in the treatment of subjects with Miller Class I or II recession defects who desire root coverage. It is anticipated that this study will demonstrate that CelTx is a safe alternative to palatal tissue and demonstrate potential to enhance oral soft tissue regeneration and wound healing.

Interventions

DEVICECelTx

Single application; split-mouth design

OTHERAutologous sub-epithelial connective tissue graft

Single application; split-mouth design

Sponsors

Organogenesis
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Subject is at least 18 years of age but no more than 70 years of age. * Subject has at least two non-adjacent teeth in contralateral quadrants of the same jaw with Miller Class I or II buccal recession (≥ 3 mm) that requires soft tissue grafting. (Teeth may be treated with a maximum difference of 2 mm with respect to depth and width). * Females of childbearing potential must have a documented negative urine pregnancy test and must agree to continue acceptable methods of contraception for 6 months post surgery. * Subjects must have read, understood and signed an institutional review board (IRB)-approved Informed Consent Form (ICF). * Subjects must be able and willing to follow study procedures and instructions.

Exclusion criteria

* Subject has extremely prominent root surfaces (\> 1/2 the diameter of the root facial to cortical plate). * Subject has interproximal attachment loss beyond the CEJ. * Subject with teeth that have a Miller Grade 2 or higher mobility. * Subjects with Class V restorations. * Subjects with crowns on the teeth selected for treatment. * Subjects who have had endodontic therapy in the last 6 months on the teeth selected for treatment. * Subjects who have used any tobacco product within the past 3 months. * Subjects with only molar teeth suitable for soft tissue grafting. * Subject has probing pocket depth \>/= 4 mm at either surgical site. * Female subjects who are pregnant or lactating. * Subjects with any systemic conditions (i.e., uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, cancer, HIV, bone metabolic diseases) that could compromise wound healing and preclude periodontal surgery. * Subjects who are currently receiving or have received within two months prior to study entry, systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressive agents, radiation therapy, and/or chemotherapy which could compromise wound healing and preclude periodontal surgery. * Subjects with the presence of acute infectious lesions. * Subjects taking intramuscular or intravenous bisphosphonates. * Subjects with a known hypersensitivity to bovine collagen and/or iodine (shellfish allergy). * Subjects who have received an investigational drug, device or biological/bioactive treatment within 30 days prior to study enrollment (medical or dental). * Subjects previously treated with Apligraf/CelTx, Dermagraft or any other cell-based product, including autologous tissue at the target site(s) or immediately adjacent teeth. * Subjects, who in the opinion of the investigator, for any reason other than those listed above, will not be able to complete the study per protocol

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Overall Rate of Adverse Events (AEs)6-monthAdverse events were collected at every visit throughout the 6 month duration. An AE is defined as any adverse change in the subject's medical status when compared with the subject's baseline condition, whether or not the event is related to the study device or a study procedure; or an exacerbation (either in frequency or severity) in a subject's pre-existing condition.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Post-Surgical Subject Comfort Measures4-weeks
Subject Preference Measures6-months
Aesthetic Measures6-months
Periodontal Health Measures6-months

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
CelTx and Autologous CTG; Split-mouth Design
Enrolled subjects had 2 non-adjacent teeth in contralateral quadrants of the same jaw identified and randomized to treatment with CelTx or autologous sub-epithelial connective tissue graft (CTG). Either a folded or a single layer of CelTx or autologous sub-epithelial CTG was applied to the teeth selected for treatment according to the randomization scheme; only 1 tooth was treated per quadrant. The harvested autologous sub-epithelial CTG was shaped to fit the recipient site and was similar in size to CelTx. Surgical site preparation and CelTx and autologous sub-epithelial CTG placement were the same for both treatment sites.
15
Total15

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up1

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCelTx and Autologous CTG; Split-mouth Design
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
1 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
14 Participants
Age Continuous42.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
14 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
3 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
0 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
0 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
12 participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
15 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
11 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
2 / 152 / 158 / 15
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 150 / 150 / 15

Outcome results

Primary

Overall Rate of Adverse Events (AEs)

Adverse events were collected at every visit throughout the 6 month duration. An AE is defined as any adverse change in the subject's medical status when compared with the subject's baseline condition, whether or not the event is related to the study device or a study procedure; or an exacerbation (either in frequency or severity) in a subject's pre-existing condition.

Time frame: 6-month

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
CelTx SiteOverall Rate of Adverse Events (AEs)2 participants
Graft SiteOverall Rate of Adverse Events (AEs)2 participants
Other LocationOverall Rate of Adverse Events (AEs)8 participants
Secondary

Aesthetic Measures

Time frame: 6-months

Secondary

Periodontal Health Measures

Time frame: 6-months

Secondary

Post-Surgical Subject Comfort Measures

Time frame: 4-weeks

Secondary

Subject Preference Measures

Time frame: 6-months

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026