A clinical trial to study the effects of two gum ointments ellagic acid and tannic acid gum ointment in treating gum diseases

Comparing the efficacy of Ellagic Acid and Tannic acid Gum paint in gingivitis patients aged 17-25 years - A Randomized Control Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/01/061530

Enrollment

Registered

2024-01-16

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K051- Chronic gingivitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Ellagic Acid Gum paint: Ellagic acid is natural polyphenol present in pomegranate, raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, nuts, etc., which shows anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-bacter

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients providing written informed consent. Subjects having gingival index more than 1. At baseline, all the subjects had to have a OHI index of greater than 1.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects who are smokers, alcoholics and having systemic diseases. Patients on antibiotics one month prior to treatment Subjects using any other oral hygiene aids Subjects allergic to any products used in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in gingivitis and improvement of gingival health statusTimepoint: Gingival status will be assessed at 21st day	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in gingivitis & improvement of gingival health statusTimepoint: Gingival status will be assessed at 15th day from Baseline.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Palanivel Pandian R

Best Dental Science College

doctor.subhashini@gmail.com9629975348

Outcome results

None listed

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