Comparing The Effects Of Virgin Coconut Oil Pulling And Chlorhexidine Mouthwash On Gingivitis

Comparative Evaluation Of Salivary Anaerobic Microbial Count In Plaque Induced Gingivitis In Subjects Using Virgin Coconut Oil Pulling And Chlorhexidine Mouthwash - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/05/067858

Enrollment

Registered

2024-05-24

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-10-14

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K051- Chronic gingivitis

Interventions

Intervention1: comparative Interventional study: Intervention is made by providing coconut oil and chlorhexidine mouthwash as an adjuvant to regular brushing for 15 days and comparing their effects on

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Systemically healthy individuals within the age group 18 – 30 years diagnosed with chronic gingivitis Subjects willing to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of oral prophylaxis within six months prior to the start of the study. The use of antibiotics or mouthwashes within three months prior to the start of the study. Use of tobacco Ongoing fixed orthodontic therapy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in salivary anaerobic microbial count in both subjects using chlorhexidine mouthwash and coconut oil pullingTimepoint: Time points : 1 month	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Improvement in the gingival status of both subjects using chlorhexidine mouthwash & coconut oil pullingTimepoint: 1 month	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR Lakshmi K R

Mar Baselios Dental College

lekshmiaj@mbdc.edu.in9495887944

Outcome results

None listed

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