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A Study Comparing the Effects of Oil Pulling and 0.2 Percent Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Gum Health and Dental Plaque in Adults

Microbiological Effects of Oil Pulling in Comparison to 0.2 percent Chlorhexidine on Gingivitis and Biofilm Growth: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/06/088975
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-06-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-06-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Neem oil Pulling: Neem Oil Pulling Group: Every day, swish 10 ml of neem oil for 10 minutes before brushing. Intervention2: Coconut Oil Pulling: Coconut Oil Pulling Group: Every day, be

Sponsors

Alina Nizam
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants with mild to moderate gingivitis, good overall health

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: individuals with severe periodontal disease, systemic diseases affecting oral health, allergies to study products, pregnancy.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
It will compare coconut oil pulling, neem oil pulling, and chlorhexidine for gingivitis management, potentially identifying cost-effective, side-effect-free methods.Timepoint: outcome will be assessed i.e. at baseline, day 7 and day 14—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sumit Malhotra

I.T.S Centre For Dental and Studies

sumitmalhotra@its.edu.in9582355523

Outcome results

None listed

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