Can a special toothpaste stop bleeding gums? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07158112
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether brushing with stannous fluoride toothpaste twice a day for three months reduces gum bleeding and inflammation better than a standard fluoride toothpaste. 120 adults with mild to moderate gingivitis will be randomly assigned to one of three toothpastes. The main goal is to count bleeding spots and measure gum health at the end of the trial.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- stannous fluoride toothpaste
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could confirm that stannous fluoride toothpaste is more effective than standard fluoride toothpaste for reducing gum bleeding and inflammation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, short-term trial (120 people, 3 months) comparing toothpaste brands. Results may not apply to severe gum disease or long-term use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Health Resources Group
Whitter, California, 90602, United States
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