Efficacy of Peppermint and Green Tea in Malodor

NCT ID: NCT03053882

Last Updated: 2017-02-15

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

88 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-01-31

Study Completion Date

2016-06-30

Brief Summary

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Background:

Herbal remedies can have the role of prevention and control of bad breath Since in the previous studies, therapeutic and antibacterial effect of green tea and peppermint had been proven .we studied and compared the effects of green tea and peppermint mouthwashes on halitosis.

Materials and Methods:

This single-blind clinical trial study with cross over design total of 88 volunteer dental students who complained bad breath and had organoleptic score (\>= 2) and higher average test scores were enrolled. The students were divided randomly into two groups Green Tea - Peppermint were assigned. Organoleptic test in the baseline, on the 7 day, 14 and 21 measured after rinsing the mouthwashes .As well as the satisfaction of both plants on the last day was considered. Data analysis was performed using tests; Wilcoxon signed rank test, Mann Whithney u, GEE (Generalized Estimating Equation -ordinal logistic regression).

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Bad Breath

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Investigators Outcome Assessors
investigator

Study Groups

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green tea and peppermint

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

mouthwash

Intervention Type OTHER

mouthwash containing herbal peppermint or green tea

peppermint and green tea

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

mouthwash

Intervention Type OTHER

mouthwash containing herbal peppermint or green tea

Interventions

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mouthwash

mouthwash containing herbal peppermint or green tea

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

organoleptic number equal to or higher 2 no foods (garlic and onion) 48 hours before organoleptic test

Exclusion Criteria

systemic disease

* use of antibiotics during study use of other mouthwash during study
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

30 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Mahin Bakhshi

Associate Professor of Oral Medicine

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Other Identifiers

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SBMU

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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