Protocol Efficacy of Mouthwashes in Experimental Gingivitis

NCT ID: NCT07270952

Last Updated: 2025-12-08

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

34 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-01-11

Study Completion Date

2023-04-19

Brief Summary

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This research was performed to find out the clinical efficacy and the anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis properties of a new oral health product (mouthwash and oral gel; StellaLife) compared to chlorhexidine. This is important since Chlorhexidine (CHX) has side effects, like it alters taste sensation, stains the teeth, and contains alcohol compared to the herbal based StellaLife.

Detailed Description

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Objectives: To evaluate the clinical efficacy and the anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis properties of a new oral health product (mouthwash and oral gel; StellaLife) compared to chlorhexidine.

Material and Methods: Two different groups of subjects will be selected for this study. All study participants will have a complete periodontal charting at the initial examination visit (screening visit) and prophylaxis visit. Specifically, periodontal charting with plaque assessment (using disclosing agents), probing measurements (in mm), Gingival Index and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) analysis (in 2 teeth) will be included.

At the first visit an oral test of the saliva using the OralDNALabs will be used to determine the bacterial load and quality. Then, a professional cleaning and polishing of the teeth will be performed.

The subjects of the Group 1 (test) will use initially a mouth rinse 3x/day with StellaLife (test group) for 1-2 min and one minute test gel (with ingredients) at the gingival margin for 1 min. for a total period of 2 weeks. Toothbrushing and flossing will not be allowed by the subjects. Subjects must avoid eating or drinking for 15 min. after the use of the mouthwash and gel. The gel should be applied for 1 min' to ' apply gel evenly using Q-tip at the neck of the teeth (cervico-gingival junction) on both sides of the teeth.

An oral test of the saliva using the OralDNALabs will be used to determine the bacterial load and quality. Then, a professional cleaning and polishing of the teeth will be performed.

Then, patients will continue the study for an additional period of 2 weeks using only Chlorhexidine mouthwash and placebo gel (without ingredients) without tooth brushing. A new test with OralDNALabs with subsequent periodontal charting will be performed and a prophylaxis visit will be included at the end of the study.

The Group 2 (control)-patients will follow similar protocol starting with use of 0.12% Chlorhexidine (Peridex®) 3x/day as mouthwash for (1-2min) and a placebo control gel (without ingredients) for a period of 2 weeks and then the subjects will start using the StellaLife mouthwash and test gel for 2 weeks (crossover study). Also, the subjects must avoid eating or drinking for 15 min. after the use of the mouthwash and gel.

The GCF will be assessed utilizing the Periotron device at the times of periodontal charting to evaluate changes in volume of GCF (from one and the same site of each participant, one posterior tooth in the maxilla and one in the mandible), comparing the baseline, 2-week, and 4- week (final) visit. The same teeth will be used in all evaluation visits for each individual patient.

The professional cleaning will be performed at the end of the study by a certified dental hygienist to achieve low levels of plaque index and gingival index.

Conditions

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Gingivitis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

use of StellaLife for 2 weeks in the one arm (17 patients) and then mouth rinse with Chlorhexidine for 2 weeks (the same patients); another group (17 patients) will use first Chlorhexidine and then StellaLife (crossover study)
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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StellaLife

StellaLife mouthwash for 2 weeks without tooth brushing

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

StellaLife

Intervention Type DRUG

StellaLife will be used in an experimental gingivitis model

Chlorhexidine

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Chlorhexidine

Intervention Type DRUG

Chlorhexidine in 2 different arms in an experimental gingivitis model

Interventions

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StellaLife

StellaLife will be used in an experimental gingivitis model

Intervention Type DRUG

Chlorhexidine

Chlorhexidine in 2 different arms in an experimental gingivitis model

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* healthy patients without periodontal disease

Exclusion Criteria

* no pregnant women or patient with immunocompromised systemic diseases
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Stony Brook University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Georgios E. Romanos

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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IRB2022-00048

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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