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Effect of using chlorhexidine-based mouthwash on our overall health

Assessing the effect of chlorhexidine-based oral hygiene regimen on nitric oxide oral bioavailability and blood pressure in children aged 12-15 years undergoing orthodontic treatment: a 12-month follow-up study. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103093
Enrollment
160
Registered
2026-02-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K121- Other forms of stomatitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Chlorhexidine mouth wash: Dose: 15ml, 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash (Peridex) Frequency: twice daily Route: Topical Transmucosal Duration: Phase I (4 weeks), Phase II (4 week

Sponsors

Alok Dubey
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adolescents planned for fixed orthodontic treatment with an expected more than 12 months duration. Healthy individuals free from systemic diseases. Non-smokers. No history of hypertension or cardiovascular disorders. Willingness to participate in the study and comply with the protocol.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of systemic illness or cardiovascular disorders. Psychological or physical disabilities interfering with participation. Obese children. (Sex specific BMI range is 95th percentile or greater) Plans to relocate within 12-14 months, leading to potential loss of follow-up. Known allergies or adverse reactions to chlorhexidine mouthwash.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
This study aims to provide clinically significant data regarding the systemic impact of long-term chlorhexidine mouthwash use on nitric oxide bioavailability and blood pressure in adolescents.Timepoint: Phase I: Baseline reading, Record clinical readings at weekly intervals over 4 weeks. Phase II: After a 3-month washout period, resume CHX use and again record weekly readings for another 4 weeks at weekly intervals.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAlok Dubey

Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College And Hospital

vshobaf@gmail.com6005181545

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026