Status:

COMPLETED

Comparative Study of CPC+Zn Mouthwash, Dental Floss, and Essential Oils Mouthwash on Plaque and Gingivitis Reduction

Lead Sponsor:

Colgate Palmolive

Collaborating Sponsors:

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

Conditions:

Gingival Bleeding

Plaque Induced Gingival Disease

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Clinical study evaluating the effectiveness of an alcohol-free mouthwash containing CPC+Zn compared to dental flossing and an essential oils-containing alcohol mouthwash in reducing dental plaque and ...

Detailed Description

This clinical study aims to evaluate the efficacy of an alcohol-free mouthwash containing CPC (Cetylpyridinium Chloride) and Zinc (Zn) in reducing dental plaque and gingivitis compared to dental floss...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Availability for the duration of the study;
  • Good general health (absence of any condition that, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, might constitute a risk to the subject while participating in the study. Examples include heart problems, valve/hip replacements, etc);
  • Willingness to provide information related to their medical history;
  • ≥20 teeth with scorable facial and lingual surfaces; evidence of gingivitis;
  • ≥10 bleeding sites based on the BI
  • Initial mean gingivitis index of at least 1.5 as determined by the use of the Modified Gingival Index (MGI).
  • Subjects without allergies to the products that are being tested;
  • Informed Consent Form signed.

Exclusion

  • That received dental prophylaxis within 1 month prior to the Baseline visit;
  • Need for antibiotics prior to dental treatment; use of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory or anticoagulant therapy during the three months prior to entry into the study;
  • Usage of oral care products containing chemotherapeutic products within 2 weeks prior to Baseline;
  • Use of smokeless tobacco;
  • Any other condition that would make the volunteer inappropriate for the study.
  • Oral pathology, chronic disease, or a history of allergy to testing products;
  • Subject using anticonvulsants, antihistamines, antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-inflammatory medication or daily analgesics within one month prior to the start of the study or scheduled to start such intake during the course of the study;
  • Subject participating in any other clinical study;
  • Subject pregnant or breastfeeding;
  • Subject allergic to oral care products, personal care consumer products, or their ingredients;
  • Ongoing use of medications known to affect the gingival tissues (i.e. calcium channel blockers, phenytoin, cyclosporine);
  • Periodontal treatment 12 months before the beginning of the study;
  • Current smokers and subjects with a history of alcohol or drug abuse;
  • Subjects with orthodontic appliances or presence of fixed or removable prosthodontics dentures that may interfere with the evaluations

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 16 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 9 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06607263

Start Date

September 16 2024

End Date

December 9 2024

Last Update

April 14 2025

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Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, 90010-150