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Is Black Raisin Toothpaste as Effective as Fluoride Toothpaste in Preventing Cavities in Children?

EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF BLACK RAISIN TOOTHPASTE COMPARED TO SODIUM FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE IN PREVENTING DENTAL CARES IN CHILDREN - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/03/082637
Enrollment
392
Registered
2025-03-18
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: BlackRaisin based toothpaste: This group of children will use newly developed blackraisin based toothpaste with natural ingredients for 6months. Control Intervention1: Commercially avai

Sponsors

Dr VVN Karthik
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Children aged 6 to 12 years. 2.No severe pre-existing dental conditions (e.g., severe dental caries, periodontal disease). 3.Parents or guardians must provide written consent for participation. 4.Children must not have any known allergies to any of the toothpaste ingredients.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Children with severe dental conditions (e.g., advanced dental caries, need for orthodontic treatment). 2.Children on systemic medications that might influence oral health (e.g., immunosuppressants). 3.Children who are already enrolled in another clinical trial or using a specialized oral health product.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The expected outcome of the study is to provide critical evidence regarding the efficacy of natural toothpaste in comparison to traditional fluoride-based commercial options. Specifically, the study will determine if the natural toothpaste can prevent dental caries as effectively as fluoride-based toothpaste, while also assessing secondary outcomes like plaque control, gingival health, safety, and user acceptability.Timepoint: 6months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To improve overall oral health of childrenTimepoint: 6months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vidhyasagar K

Saveetha Medical College and Hospital

dr.kvidhyasagar@gmail.com9444139577

Outcome results

None listed

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