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Comparison Of Clinical Effects Of Listerine And Chlorhexidine Mouth Wash In Patients Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment

NCT07119840 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2025-11-26

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Listerine and Chlorhexidine mouthwashes in improving periodontal health in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Gingival Index and Plaque Index will be assessed at baseline, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks.

Conditions

  • Gingivitis
  • Dental Plaque

Interventions

DRUG

Chlorhexidine mouthwash

Participants in this group will receive Chlorhexidine mouthwash at a concentration of 0.12%. They will be instructed to rinse once daily with 10 ml of the solution for 30 seconds after brushing, over a period of 4 weeks. The mouthwash will be dispensed in unlabelled bottles to maintain blinding. Standard oral hygiene instructions will be given.

DRUG

Listerine Mouthwash Product

Participants in this group will receive Listerine mouthwash containing essential oils (menthol, thymol, eucalyptol, and methyl salicylate). They will be instructed to rinse once daily with 10 ml of the solution for 30 seconds after brushing, over a period of 4 weeks. The mouthwash will be dispensed in unlabelled bottles to maintain blinding. Standard oral hygiene instructions will be given.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Saidu College of Dentistry

    collaborator OTHER

  • Khyber Medical University Peshawar

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Fazli Rabi, MPH* · Khyber Medical University

  • Dr Naveed Sadiq, PhD · Khyber Medical University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-01
Primary Completion
2025-11-29
Completion
2025-12-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

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