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NCT Number: NCT04484792

Green Tea Mouthwash on Generalized Plaque- Induced Gingivitis

This investigation will study the effect of green tea mouthwash as an adjunctive therapy to mechanical treatment on gingival health, and whether it has any side effects. This study also aims at increasing the awareness among health professionals and the community regarding the benefits of natural herbal products such as green tea on oral health, opposed to common chemical products. This may provide an efficient alternative for people who are sensitive to certain chemical products or who have limited sources of income and cannot afford expensive treatment of dental problems.

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Key information

Conditions

Plaque Induced Gingivitis

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

Taibah University

Al Madīnah, Saudi Arabia

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients attending the clinics at the Taibah University Dental College and Hospital (TUDCH)
  • Age from 18 - 35 years
  • Generalized plaque-induced gingivitis (GBI > 85%)

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with any systemic diseases
  • Patients under regular medication (e.g. Contraceptives, Hormone- Replacement Therapy)
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding patients
  • Smokers
  • Periodontitis patients
  • Patients who received any form of periodontal therapy within the last 6 months
  • Patients who were under antibiotic therapy the past month
  • Patients using regular mouthwash or other chemical plaque control agents (e.g. Miswak) except for regular toothpaste (Note: toothpastes with specific anti-inflammatory properties are excluded)

Treatment and study plan

green tea mouthwash

Other

green tea bags in 100 ml warm water for 5 min

Placebo

Other

Plain water

Primary outcomes

  1. plaque control record

    Time frame: over 27 days

  2. gingival bleeding index

    Time frame: over 27 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Taibah University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Green Tea Mouthwash on Generalized Plaque- Induced Gingivitis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Jul 24, 2020
Registry last updated
Jul 24, 2020

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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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