Could a chitosan toothpaste beat cavity protection? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07499115
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This Phase 3 trial will test whether a toothpaste containing chitosan, a natural substance, can reduce plaque, gingivitis, and gum bleeding better than a standard fluoride toothpaste. About 90 adults aged 18-70 with good general health will brush with either the chitosan toothpaste or a regular fluoride toothpaste for a set period. Researchers will measure gum inflammation, plaque levels, and bleeding to see if the chitosan formula offers extra benefits for daily oral care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- chitosan toothpaste
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new option for improving daily oral hygiene and reducing gum inflammation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage Phase 3 trial with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Chitosan toothpaste may not prove significantly better than standard fluoride toothpaste.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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West China Dental Institute of Chengdu
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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