To study the effect of two gels, chlorhexidine and leaf extract of morus alba(herbal plant) in treatment of gum disease among 35 to 55 years of age.

Comparison of effectiveness of Morus alba and chlorhexidine gels on moderate periodontitis in 35 to 55 years of age â?? A hospital based Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2014/09/004977

Enrollment

120

Registered

2014-09-05

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Moderate periodontitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Morus alba gel: 1ml of Morus alba will be placed in gingival sulcus after scaling, root planning and curettage procedure in 2 weeks twice and perio pack will be applied after the gel a

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Subjects residing in Belgaum between 35 to 55 years of age. • Moderate Periodontitis with Probing depth of 4-6mm and Clinical attachment level of 2-4 mm. • Willing to provide informed consent and to ensure compliance throughout the study • Not used medicated toothpaste/antibacterial mouthwashes/antibiotics or any anti-inflammatory drug for the last 3 months. • No history of drug allergy to chlorhexidine

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Subjects suffering from systemic diseases. • Subjects undergoing orthodontic treatment. • Subjects with periapical infection • Habit of tobacco chewing and smoking • Pregnancy and lactation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Bleeding on probing, Probing pocket depth and clinical attachment levelTimepoint: Baseline and at the end of 6 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Agregatibacter Microbial count of actinomycetumcomitans, Porphyromonas gingivalis and Tenerella ForsythiaTimepoint: Baseline and at the end of 6 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shilpa Gunjal

KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences

drankola@yahoo.com9343434455

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026