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Could a saltwater rinse help treat gum disease?

NCT ID NCT06692582

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Ljubljana Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether an electrolysed saline mouth rinse can improve standard gum disease treatment. Sixty adults with advanced periodontitis will use either the saline rinse, a standard antiseptic rinse, or a placebo for one month. The goal is to see if the rinse reduces deep gum pockets and bleeding.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
electrolysed saline mouth rinse
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost mouth rinse to improve gum disease treatment outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 60 participants. The rinse may not prove more effective than standard care or placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic periodontitis periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PERIODONTITIS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University Medical Centre Ljubljana

    RECRUITING

    Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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