Effect on coconut oil, moringaoleifera and chlorhexidine on oral health.

Comparison of antimicrobial properties of coconut oil, moringa oleifera and chlorhexidine on oral bacterial populations

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20210212050332N1

Enrollment

Registered

2021-02-16

Start date

2021-06-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-02-22

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Conditions

Condition 1: Caries. Condition 2: Periodontitis. Dental caries, unspecified Periodontal disease, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: (Coconut oil). 30 individuals in this group will be sampled from the sub gingival area of the lingual surfaces of lower central incisors. The plaque and gingival c

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Good oral hygiene. Good brushing habits.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Periodontal disease. Systemic disease affecting periodontal health. Recent history of oral prophylaxis. Recent history of antibiotic use.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Oral microbial populations. Timepoint: 2 weeks. Method of measurement: Culture, PCR, biochemical methods.	—

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactAmber Kiyani

Riphah International University

akiyani@gmail.com+92 51 2891835

Outcome results

None listed

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