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Ancient chewing stick could rival toothbrush for gum health

NCT ID NCT07702383

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: National University of Malaysia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial compares a standardized siwak (chewing stick) oral hygiene program to conventional toothbrushing for improving gum health in young adults with gingivitis. Participants are dental students aged 18–24 who will follow either the siwak module or toothbrushing for 21 days. The study measures plaque, gum inflammation, and bleeding, as well as how well participants stick to the routine.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
a standardized behavioral oral hygiene program using siwak (a chewing stick) delivered via a mobile app and practical training
What this could lead to
If effective, this siwak-based program could offer a culturally accepted alternative to toothbrushing for managing gingivitis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term study in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to the general population or show long-term benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome chronic gingivitis gingivitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GINGIVITIS GINGIVITIS; CHRONIC

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 50300, Malaysia

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  • Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 55100, Malaysia

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  • Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA

    Sungai Buloh, Selangor, 47000, Malaysia

  • Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia

    Kuantan, Pahang, 25200, Malaysia

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