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Coconut oil as mouthwash

The effect of coconut oil pulling on Streptococcus Mutans count in saliva in comparison with Chlorhexidine mouthwash

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2014/12/005313
Enrollment
40
Registered
2014-12-18
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Coconut Oil: Rinsing and spitting with 10 ml of Virgin Coconut Oil for 10 minutes once in the morning, before brushing and on an empty stomach. To be continued for two weeks. Control In

Sponsors

Pooja Udameshi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: DMF score 1-2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: DMf score more than 2

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Coconut Oil may prove to be an effective mouthwashTimepoint: 15 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Coconut Oil equally effective as Chlorhexidine as a mouthwash, with lesser side effects.Timepoint: Regular daily use—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mamta Kaushik

Army College of Dental Sciences

pooja.udameshi@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

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