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NCT Number: NCT03053882

Efficacy of Peppermint and Green Tea in Malodor

Background:

Herbal remedies can have the role of prevention and control of bad breath Since in the previous studies, therapeutic and antibacterial effect of green tea and peppermint had been proven .we studied and compared the effects of green tea and peppermint mouthwashes on halitosis.

Materials and Methods:

This single-blind clinical trial study with cross over design total of 88 volunteer dental students who complained bad breath and had organoleptic score (>= 2) and higher average test scores were enrolled. The students were divided randomly into two groups Green Tea - Peppermint were assigned. Organoleptic test in the baseline, on the 7 day, 14 and 21 measured after rinsing the mouthwashes .As well as the satisfaction of both plants on the last day was considered. Data analysis was performed using tests; Wilcoxon signed rank test, Mann Whithney u, GEE (Generalized Estimating Equation -ordinal logistic regression).

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Key information

Conditions

Bad Breath Halitosis Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

organoleptic number equal to or higher 2 no foods (garlic and onion) 48 hours before organoleptic test

Exclusion criteria

systemic disease

  • use of antibiotics during study use of other mouthwash during study

Treatment and study plan

mouthwash

Other

mouthwash containing herbal peppermint or green tea

Primary outcomes

  1. evaluation of changes in organoleptic score

    Time frame: baseline,7 days,14 days,21 days

    0-5 organoleptic scale

Secondary outcomes

  1. satisfaction of patients

    Time frame: 21 days

    questionnaire

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparative Study of the Effects of Green Tea and Peppermint Herbal Mouthwash on Halitosis.

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Feb 15, 2017
Registry last updated
Feb 15, 2017

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