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Comparative Evaluation of Antiplaque and Antigingivitis Efficacy of Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi) Extract

NCT03474146 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2018-04-17

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Summary

Chlorhexidine is considered as gold standard for its antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy till date but it has got many side effects. So it is need of the hour that investigators will find some substitute having similar antiplque and antigingivitis efficay but have less or no adverse effects. so in this study investigators planned to do "Comparative evaluation of antiplaque and antigingivitis efficacy of ocimum sanctum (tulsi) extract mouthrinse with 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthrinse.

Conditions

  • Periodontal Diseases
  • Gingivitis
  • Periodontitis

Interventions

OTHER

Ocimum sanctum

Ocimum sanctum (known as Tulsi, Holy basil) is natural herb which is known for its broad spectrum medicinal properties. Ocimum sanctum is one of the best examples of Ayurveda's holistic lifestyle approach to health. It is also been well practiced in traditional medicine in India and south Asian region. Literature showed that Ocimum sanctum extract have significant anti-gingivitis and anti-inflammatory effect as mouthrinse.

OTHER

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Chlorhexidine Gluconate (C34H54Cl2N10O14) is a bisbiguanide formulation with cationic properties. Chlorhexidine over a period of over 40 years has been thoroughly investigated and successfully used as plaque control agent in dental practice. A literature review, highlighting chlorhexidine as not only a plaque control agent but also as an effective antimicrobial agent and its wider application in variety of oral disorders in various formulations.

OTHER

Propylene Glycol

Propylene glycol or 1,2-dihydroxypropane or 1,2-propanediol, is a clear, colourless, viscous, practically odourless liquid with a density of 1.038 g/cm³ at 20 °C and a molecular weight of 76.095. It is miscible with water, acetone and chloroform. It is miscible in water. Propylene glycol is commonly used as an excipient in a variety of drugs and it is also authorised in food products and cosmetics.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Government College of Dentistry, Indore

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dr. Subhash Garg, M.D.S. · Govt. College of Dentistry, Indore, Madhya pradesh, India

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-04-12
Primary Completion
2017-07-22
Completion
2017-07-31

Countries

  • India

Study Locations

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