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NCT07769112
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Comparative Efficacy of Oil Pulling and Chlorhexidine on Plaque Induced Gingivitis

Sponsor: Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the efficacy of chlorhexidine and coconut oil in plaque-induced gingivitis patients. The study seeks to determine whether coconut oil pulling can provide comparable anti-plaque and anti-inflammatory effects to chlorhexidine mouthwash while producing fewer side effects. A total of 80 participants who diagnosed as plaque induced gingivitis will be randomly allocated into two equal groups (coconut and chlorhexidine). Clinical parameters, including Plaque Index and Gingival Index, will be assessed at baseline, day 7, day 14, and day 21 to evaluate changes in plaque and gingival inflammation following the interventions.

Official title: Comparative Efficacy of Oil Pulling and Chlorhexidine on Plaque Induced Gingivitis: Randomized Clinical Trial

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

20 Years - 60 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

80

Start Date

2024-08-12

Completion Date

2025-07-12

Last Updated

2026-08-17

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

OTHER

Chlorhexidine mouthwash (0.12%)

Participants will use 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily for 21 days.

OTHER

coconut oil pulling

Participants will rinse with coconut oil once daily for 10-15 minutes for 21 days.

Locations (1)

Dr. Nida Tariq

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan