Colgate Palmolive
Clinical trials sponsored by Colgate Palmolive, explained in plain language.
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Can your toothbrush fight gum disease? 6-Week study investigates
Disease control CompletedThis study tested how well different manual toothbrushes reduce dental plaque and mild gum inflammation (gingivitis). 84 adults with existing plaque and gingivitis used assigned toothbrushes at home for 6 weeks. Researchers checked their plaque and gum health at 1, 3, and 6 weeks…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 05:12 UTC
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New mouthwash fights plaque to protect dental implants
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a new mouthwash containing CPC, hyaluronic acid, and zinc lactate works better than a standard fluoride mouthwash at reducing plaque and preventing gum inflammation around dental implants. It involved 80 adults with dental implants who used the assigned …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Toothpaste showdown: which formula fights tartar best?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested if a new toothpaste with stannous fluoride works better than a regular fluoride toothpaste at preventing tartar buildup on teeth. It involved 100 adults in Thailand who were prone to tartar. Over 12 weeks, researchers measured tartar formation to see which tooth…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Floss vs. mouthwash: which is better for your gums?
Disease control CompletedThis study aimed to find out which works better for reducing plaque and gum inflammation: dental floss or different types of mouthwash. It involved 228 adults with existing gum inflammation. Researchers compared floss against three mouthwashes to see which was most effective at c…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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New toothpaste formula tested to fight gum disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a new Colgate toothpaste with dual zinc ingredients works better than their standard cavity protection toothpaste at reducing plaque and gum inflammation (gingivitis). 86 adults with existing plaque and mild gum inflammation used one of the two toothpast…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Toothpaste showdown: which one really fights cavities?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested three different toothpastes to see which one best protects teeth from cavities and enamel loss. Thirty-six healthy adults wore a special mouthpiece to measure how their tooth enamel changed. Each person tried all three toothpastes over several weeks to compare t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Special toothpaste & mouthwash combo tested for better gum health
Disease control CompletedThis 12-week study tested if using a specific toothpaste and mouthwash together works better than regular toothpaste alone to reduce plaque and help with gum problems. It involved 90 adults with existing plaque and mild gum inflammation. Researchers measured changes in plaque bui…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Special toothpaste & mouthwash combo tested to fight gum disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a specific toothpaste and mouthwash combination works better than a regular fluoride toothpaste to reduce plaque buildup and gum inflammation (gingivitis). 82 adults with existing plaque and gingivitis used their assigned products at home for 12 weeks an…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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Can a battery toothbrush beat gum disease? new study investigates
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using a specific battery-powered toothbrush and toothpaste is better at reducing plaque and gum inflammation (gingivitis) than regular brushing. It involved 130 adults with mild gum disease who used the assigned products for 12 weeks. Dentists measured p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New dental duo battles plaque and gum disease in 3-Month test
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a new stannous fluoride toothpaste and specially designed toothbrush work better than standard products at reducing plaque buildup and gum inflammation (gingivitis). 95 adults in Thailand with existing plaque and mild gum inflammation used their assigned…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could gargling this mouthwash keep colds away?
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether using a mouthwash containing cetylpyridinium chloride and zinc after brushing could reduce the occurrence of cold and flu symptoms. 150 healthy adults were randomly assigned to either use the mouthwash twice daily or just brush their teeth normally for 9…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Toothpaste showdown: which whitens better in just one week?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a Colgate toothpaste with 5% hydrogen peroxide whitens teeth better than a toothpaste without hydrogen peroxide. 80 healthy adults with naturally darker teeth used one of the two toothpastes for one week. Researchers measured changes in tooth color using…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 05:11 UTC
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New toothpaste formula aims to zap tooth sensitivity
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a toothpaste containing 8% arginine works better than a regular cavity protection toothpaste at reducing tooth sensitivity. It involved 80 adults with sensitive teeth who used the assigned toothpaste for eight weeks. Researchers measured sensitivity by g…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Special toothpaste tested to stop tooth pain from hot and cold
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special toothpaste containing 5% potassium nitrate works better than regular cavity protection toothpaste at reducing tooth sensitivity. The 8-week trial involved 80 adults with sensitive teeth who experienced pain from touch and cold air. Researchers …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Toothpaste showdown: which one really stops the zing?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested three different toothpastes to see which one works best for reducing tooth sensitivity. 123 adults with sensitive teeth used either a new stannous fluoride toothpaste, a popular potassium-based sensitive toothpaste, or a regular fluoride toothpaste for one week.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New gel aims to soothe painful mouth wounds after dental surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a gel containing hyaluronic acid could help reduce pain and speed up healing for patients who had a small piece of gum tissue taken from the roof of their mouth for a dental graft procedure. Thirty adults who needed this specific gum surgery participated…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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New toothpaste formula battles morning breath
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a new toothpaste with stannous fluoride works better than regular fluoride toothpaste at reducing bad breath overnight. 80 healthy adults in Thailand used one of the toothpastes twice daily for 3 weeks. Researchers measured breath freshness 12 hours afte…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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One-Brush whitening test: does special toothpaste work instantly?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a toothpaste with hydrogen peroxide removes surface tooth stains better than a regular fluoride toothpaste after just one supervised brushing. It involved 80 healthy adults who were prone to tooth staining. Researchers compared the immediate whitening ef…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Brushing away stains: can your toothbrush really clean your smile?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested how effective regular manual toothbrushes are at removing tooth stains over 6 weeks of daily use. It involved 80 adults with natural front teeth who tend to develop surface stains. Researchers measured stain area and color intensity before and after the brushing…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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New toothpaste formula aims to zap tooth sensitivity
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a new toothpaste containing 8% arginine could reduce tooth sensitivity better than a standard cavity protection toothpaste. It involved 95 adults with sensitive teeth who used the assigned toothpaste for eight weeks. Researchers measured sensitivity to t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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New toothpaste formula aims to zap tooth sensitivity
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a new toothpaste containing 8% arginine works better than a regular cavity-fighting toothpaste at reducing tooth sensitivity. It involved 84 adults with sensitive teeth who used the assigned toothpaste for eight weeks. Researchers measured sensitivity by…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Brighter smiles? new whitening system put to the test
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested how well a new professional tooth whitening system works compared to other systems already available at dental offices. It involved 180 healthy adults with naturally darker front teeth. Researchers measured changes in tooth shade to see which system provided bet…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC