Effect of Antimicrobial Mouthwashes on the Detection of SARS-COV-2 in Ghana

Viral shedding dynamics and the effect of antimicrobial mouthwashes on the detection of SARS-COV-2 in Ghana

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202108837577420

Enrollment

216

Registered

2021-08-20

Start date

2021-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

COVID-19

Interventions

Chlorhexidine mouth wash

Wokadine Mouthwash

Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash

Warm saline mouth rinse

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Ghanaian adults with confirmed diagnoses of COVID-19 Persons who are willing, and consent to be part of the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Critically ill COVID-19 persons Medical condition, laboratory finding, or physical exam finding that precludes participation Persons who are allergic to any of the antimicrobial agents to be tested Persons with illnesses that prevent them from talking Pregnant and breastfeeding women

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
A reduction in viral load of SARS-CoV-2	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The time taken for reduction in viral load to be maintained	—

Countries

Ghana

Contacts

Public ContactPaa Kwesi Blankson

Dental Surgeon Korle Bu teaching Hospital

pkblankson@yahoo.com+233208887878

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026