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Evaluation of carcinogenicity of chlorhexidine mouthwash on oral mucosa

Investigation of the relationship between chlorhexidine mouthwash and nuclear changes in buccal mucosa in people with gingivitis

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20180714040460N7
Enrollment
50
Registered
2021-03-03
Start date
2021-04-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-04-26

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Conditions

Carcinogenic effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash.

Interventions

Intervention group: To evaluate the toxicity of chlorhexidine mouthwash and to diagnose its carcinogenicity, chlorhexidine mouthwash 0/2% 250 ml has been prepared by Najo Company and is supposed to re

Sponsors

Islamic Azad University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Be in the treatment of phase one gingivitis be between 20-30 years old Have gingivitis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The smoking group includes samples with a history of consumption of more than 5 years and above 20 cigarettes per day that are considered Heavy Smoker criteria for taking certain drugs (such as antiretrovirals, doses containing statins, ..) Drug addiction engaging in high-risk occupations such as the paint industry, etc recent viral illness Undergoing radiotherapy or Less than one year history for radiotherapy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Micronucleus. Timepoint: Before scaling and one week after using chlorhexidine mouthwash. Method of measurement: Cell count with light microscope with 400 magnification.;Karyorrehxis. Timepoint: Before scaling and one week after using chlorhexidine mouthwash. Method of measurement: count with light microscope with 400 magnification.;Karyolysis. Timepoint: Before scaling and one week after using chlorhexidine mouthwash. Method of measurement: count with light microscope with 400 magnification.;Broken egg. Timepoint: Before scaling and one week after using chlorhexidine mouthwash. Method of measurement: count with light microscope with 400 magnification.;Repair index. Timepoint: It is calculated after counting nuclear changes. Method of measurement: Mean karyolysis and karyorexia divided by the mean of micronucleus and Broken ag.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNima Nadaf Pour

Islamic Azad University

N_nadaf@dentaliau.ac.ir+98 21 2256 4571

Outcome results

None listed

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