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Comparative Efficacy of Oil Pulling and Chlorhexidine on Plaque Induced Gingivitis

NCT07769112 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2026-08-17

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Summary

This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the efficacy of chlorhexidine and coconut oil in plaque-induced gingivitis patients. The study seeks to determine whether coconut oil pulling can provide comparable anti-plaque and anti-inflammatory effects to chlorhexidine mouthwash while producing fewer side effects. A total of 80 participants who diagnosed as plaque induced gingivitis will be randomly allocated into two equal groups (coconut and chlorhexidine). Clinical parameters, including Plaque Index and Gingival Index, will be assessed at baseline, day 7, day 14, and day 21 to evaluate changes in plaque and gingival inflammation following the interventions.

Conditions

  • Plaque Induced Gingivitis

Interventions

OTHER

Chlorhexidine mouthwash (0.12%)

Participants will use 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily for 21 days.

OTHER

coconut oil pulling

Participants will rinse with coconut oil once daily for 10-15 minutes for 21 days.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-08-12
Primary Completion
2025-02-23
Completion
2025-07-12

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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