Evaluation of chamomile, sage, and ginger mouthwashes in reducing plaque and gum inflammation

Comparative clinical evaluation of chamomile, sage, and ginger mouthwashes in reducing plaque and gingival inflammation

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN10078236

Enrollment

175

Registered

2026-03-06

Start date

2025-10-13

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-16

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Conditions

Prevention of dental plaque accumulation and prevention of gingival inflammation in young adults Oral Health

Interventions

A randomised controlled clinical trial conducted on 175 systemically healthy participants, allocated equally into five groups (three herbal groups, placebo, and chlorhexidine). Each herbal group used

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age between 20 and 45 years 2. At least 20 natural teeth and no extensive prosthetic rehabilitation 3. No orthodontic or periodontal treatment in the past 6 months 4. Willingness to use only the assigned mouthwash and follow study instructions 5. Provided written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Known allergy or hypersensitivity to chamomile, sage, or ginger 2. Use of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, or antiseptic mouthwashes within the last 4 weeks 3. Pregnant or lactating women 4. Current orthodontic appliances or extensive prosthetic restorations 5. Active caries or acute oral infections at baseline

Countries

Romania

Contacts

Public ContactIoana Lile

lile.ioana@uvvg.ro+40 745305221

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 20, 2026