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A study comparing coconut oil and mustard oil with microneedling to treat gum disease.

Comparative evaluation of coconut oil and mustard oil using microneedling technique in the treatment of plaque induced gingivitis. A randomized clinical trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103267
Enrollment
30
Registered
2026-02-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Coconut oil: Microneedling combined with coconut oil is an emerging adjunctive approach mainly expload for gingival inflammation and tissue healing, especially in plaque induced gingivi

Sponsors

Sri Hasanamba Dental college and Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Subjects diagnosed with chronic generalized gingivitis. 2. No periodontal therapy rendered within the previous 6 months. 3. Subjects with age group of 18-55yrs. 4. Subjects with minimum of 20 teeth with mild to moderate gingivitis. 5. Willingness and ability to comply with the study protocol.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects suffering from any known systemic diseases. 2. Subjects who had received any antibiotic therapy in the last 6 months. 3. Subjects who had received any chemotherapeutic mouth rinses or oral irrigation or using any other oral care products during the past 3 month. 4. Subjects with periodontitis missing one or more of upper anterior teeth. 5. Drug induced gingival enlargement. 6. Unable or not willing to comply with the study protocol. 7. Subjects who are smokers and tobacco related habits. 8. Subjects who are immunocompromised.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction of clinical signs, Plaque index, Gingival index, Sulcus bleeding indexTimepoint: 0, 7th day and 30th day

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Comparative evaluation of coconut oil and mustard oil using microneedling technique in the treatment of plaque induced gingivitis. A randomized clinical trialTimepoint: 0, 7th day and 30th day

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactHarsha M B

Sri Hasanamba Dental college and hospital

harshamb@yahoo.com9845735007

Outcome results

None listed

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