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Effectiveness of Coconut Oil Pulling With Clove Oil, Coconut Oil Pulling and Fluoride Mouthwash on Streptococcus Mutans Count in Children

NCT06902532 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 105

Last updated 2025-04-04

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Summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of coconut oil pulling with clove oil, coconut oil pulling alone, and fluoride mouthwash in reducing Streptococcus mutans levels in children aged 6-12 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups:

1. Coconut Oil Pulling with Clove Oil Group - Daily swishing with coconut oil mixed with clove oil.
2. Coconut Oil Pulling Group - Daily swishing with coconut oil alone.
3. Fluoride Mouthwash Group (Control) - Using fluoride mouthwash as per standard guidelines.

The primary outcome is the reduction in Streptococcus mutans count, assessed through microbiological analysis of saliva samples at baseline, immediately after intervention, and after 4 weeks. Secondary outcomes include patient acceptability, adherence, and gingival health.

This randomized controlled trial will provide insight into natural alternatives for oral health maintenance in children.

Study Location: Cairo University, Faculty of Dentistry. Estimated Study Duration: May 2025 - January 2026.

Conditions

  • Dental Caries

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

coconut oil pulling with clove oil

Participants will swish 10 mL of coconut oil mixed with 2 drops of clove oil once daily for 4 weeks. This intervention is designed to assess its antimicrobial efficacy in reducing Streptococcus mutans levels in children and improving oral hygiene.

BEHAVIORAL

coconut oil pulling

Participants will swish 10 mL of pure coconut oil once daily for 4 weeks. This intervention aims to evaluate the effectiveness of coconut oil alone in reducing Streptococcus mutans levels and its potential role in maintaining oral health.

DRUG

Fluoride Mouthwash

Participants will rinse with 10 mL of fluoride mouthwash three times daily for 4 weeks. This intervention serves as the active comparator, as fluoride mouthwash is a well-established method for reducing Streptococcus mutans levels and preventing dental caries.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • nada wassef main supervisor, associate professor · Cairo University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-05-01
Primary Completion
2025-11-01
Completion
2026-01-01

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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