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NCT Number: NCT07669636

Effects of Chlorhexidine on Human Gingival Fibroblasts

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.

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Key information

Conditions

HGF Biocompatibility Chlorhexidine Cytotoxicity Fibroblast

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 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.

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of systemic diseases.
  • Presence of relevant medical comorbidities.
  • Current smoker.
  • Refusal to provide informed consent for the use of discarded biological material.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Human Gingival Fibroblast Viability

    Time frame: 24 hours, 3 days and 7 days from the start of cell culture exposure

    Cell viability of human gingival fibroblast cultures exposed in vitro to different concentrations of chlorhexidine-based mouthwash formulations will be assessed using Trypan Blue exclusion assay and live/dead analysis by fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS). Viability will be expressed as the proportion of viable cells compared with total counted cells.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Roberto Professor Roberto Rotundo, Associate Professor

CONTACT

[email protected]

0226432643

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

IRCCS San Raffaele

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Registry information

Official study title

In Vitro Effects of a New Chlorhexidine-based Solution on Human Gingival Fibroblasts Survival and Function

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jun 25, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 25, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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