The Effect of Oil Pulling on Oral Health-related Quality of Life
NCT ID: NCT07060053
Last Updated: 2025-07-11
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
80 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-05-04
2023-06-22
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
OTHER
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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sesame oil
8 weeks oil pulling with 15 ml of sesame-based oil for 15min every morning
sesame oil
15min of oil pulling with 15ml sesame-based oil for 8 weeks
distilled water
8 weeks rinsing with 15ml of distilled water for 15min every morning
distilled water
15min rinsing with 15ml distilled water for 8 weeks
Interventions
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sesame oil
15min of oil pulling with 15ml sesame-based oil for 8 weeks
distilled water
15min rinsing with 15ml distilled water for 8 weeks
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* contractual capability
* the presence of ≥ 10 teeth,
* community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) grade 1 or 2
Exclusion Criteria
* community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) grade 0, 3 or 4
* pregnancy or breastfeeding
* systemic diseases or conditions that are associated with an increased risk of infection or necessitate concomitant antibiotic therapy with dental treatment
* mental and behavioral disorders that impede (verbal) communication
* allergy against sesame(oil)
* intake of antibiotics 6 months prior to or during study duration
* intake of medication potentially influencing gingival inflammation or bleeding (e.g. anticoagulants, cortisone)
* infectious diseases (e.g. HIV, hepatitis B or C)
* fixed orthodontic appliances
* ongoing oil pulling or mouth rinsing
* adult guardianship
* insufficient nasal breathing
18 Years
99 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Christine Zürcher
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Christine Zürcher
Dr.
Locations
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Medical University Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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EK Nr 1117/2022
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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