The Antiplaque and Antigingivitis Effect of Pure Green Tea Mouth Wash Compared to Placebo and Ess… (NCT07364565) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Antiplaque and Antigingivitis Effect of Pure Green Tea Mouth Wash Compared to Placebo and Essential Oils Mouth Washes
Jordan44 participantsStarted 2025-12-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to to evaluate the antiplaque and antigingivitis effect of pure green tea mouthwash compared to placebo and essential oils mouthwashes in healthy patients.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does pure green tea mouthwash effectively reduce dental plaque?
* Does pure green tea mouthwash reduce gingival inflammation?
Researchers will compare pure green tea mouthwash to Listerine Total Care, Listerine Green Tea, and placebo to see if there is a difference in plaque accumulation and gum inflammation reduction.
Participants will be prohibited from using any sort of oral hygiene parctice for the whole study period (3 weeks). Instead, they will rinse with 10 ml of their assigned mouthwash twice daily for 30 seconds. Plaque index, gingival index, and staining index will be examined at multiple intervals and participants will rate their sense of oral freshness and good breath.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria:
* Non-smokers
* Systemically healthy
* At least 24 teeth in the functional dentition, excluding third molars
* Clinical diagnosis of periodontal health (no periodontal pockets \> 3 mm, bleeding on probing percentage \< 10%, and no attachment loss).
Exclusion criteria:
* Smokers.
* Medically compromised patients.
* Pregnant woman.
* Allergies to green tea or EO.
* Any condition that might affect the periodontal tissues.
* Patients with any carious lesions (initial or active).
* Patients who have overhang restorations, poorly designed crowns or bridges, and ortho retainers.
* Use of systemic antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications within 3 months prior to enrolment.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Turesky modification of the Quigley-Hein plaque index (TM-QHPI)