FindTrial
Sign In

Effectiveness of Fennel Seed Mouthwash Against Streptococcus mutans: A Natural Alternative to Chlorhexidine

Comparative Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Efficacy of 50% Foeniculum vulgare mouthwash and 0.2% Chlorhexidine mouthwash on Streptococcus mutans : A Randomised Control Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/09/094561
Enrollment
42
Registered
2025-09-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: 50% Foeniculum vulgare mouthwash: 50% Foeniculum vulgare mouthwash will be given and its antimicrobial efficacy againt Streptococcus mutans will be checked after 21 days. Control Inte

Sponsors

Dr Shubhashree Gandhe
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: First-year undergraduate dental students. Systemically healthy individuals.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of current or past 1-month antibiotic usage. Cellulitis, abscess, draining sinus, or other emergency dental treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Antimicrobial Efficacy of 50% Foeniculum vulgare mouthwash against Streptococcus mutansTimepoint: 21 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To check the antimicrobial efficacy of herbal mouthwash over allopathic mouthwashTimepoint: 21 days—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shubhashree Gandhe

SMBT IDSR

dr.pranav.dave@gmail.com9082060919

Outcome results

None listed

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