New mouthwash takes on bad breath in clinical trial
NCT ID NCT07265102
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a mouthwash containing chlorhexidine and chlorine dioxide against a placebo for treating bad breath (halitosis). Forty adults with bad breath rinsed twice daily for two weeks, then switched treatments after a break. The researchers measured breath gases, plaque, gum health, and bacteria to see if the active mouthwash worked better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mouthwash containing chlorhexidine and chlorine dioxide
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, effective mouthwash for people with persistent bad breath.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be modest or short-lived.
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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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Odonto-Stomatology Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, 70000, Vietnam
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