Bee honey mouthwash could replace harsh chemicals for gum disease
NCT ID NCT07461155
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing a mouth rinse made from stingless bee honey as a gentler alternative to standard chemical mouthwashes for gingivitis (gum inflammation). Researchers will develop the rinse, check its safety and germ-fighting power in the lab, then test it in 20 volunteers to see if it reduces plaque and bleeding better than current treatments. The goal is to offer a natural option with fewer side effects like tooth staining or irritation.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Early phase 1
The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 to 60 years old patients * BPE code 2 and/or below * Presence of at least 20 natural teeth Exclusion Criteria: * Diabetes mellitus * Smoking * Mucosal lesion * Allergic to honey * Physical or mental disabilities
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