Can a Protein-Packed toothpaste outperform fluoride alone?

NCT ID NCT06932211

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether a toothpaste containing proteins, enzymes, and fluoride improves gum health and reduces plaque more than a standard fluoride toothpaste. The study enrolls healthy adults aged 18 to 70 with mild gum inflammation. Participants use one of the two toothpastes at home twice daily, and dentists check their gums and plaque at 4, 13, and 26 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Toothpaste containing proteins, enzymes, and fluoride
What this could lead to
If the protein and enzyme toothpaste works better than standard fluoride toothpaste, it could offer a new way to help people keep their gums healthy at home.
What could go wrong
The added proteins and enzymes may not make a meaningful difference beyond regular fluoride toothpaste. Gum health depends on many factors, and results from a supervised study may not reflect everyday use.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

251 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2018

Finished

Apr 2019

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Be in good general health. * Be willing and physically able to carry out all study procedures. * Be willing and competent (verbally and cognitively) to give written informed consent and complete a medical history form. * Have at least 20 natural teeth without subgingival calculus including 5 teeth (excluding 3rd molars) in each quadrant, which can be assessed. * Have mean Gingival Index (GI) score between 1.0 and 2.0 (1.0 ≤ Mean GI ≤ 2.0) and mean Plaque Index (PI) ≥ 1.5 at screening and baseline. * Not have had a scale and prophylaxis in the month prior to enrolment or have one scheduled prior to the end of the study. * Be willing to use only the test products for 6 months, after brushing with the products on site. * Brush teeth twice daily (once in the morning and once at night). Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breast feeding mothers. * Subjects who participated in gum health study within 3 months prior to screening. * Current participation in any other cosmetic trials, any dental clinical trials or clinical trials. * Subjects who have used gum health products in the 4 weeks prior to screening. * Obvious signs of untreated caries or significant periodontal disease, which in the opinion of the study dentist, will affect either the scientific validity of the study or if the participant was to participate in the study would affect their wellbeing. * Full or partial dentures wearers. * Current orthodontic treatment. * Smokers or those who have a recent smoking history, including e-cigarettes. * Diabetics. * Medical condition and/or regular use of any medication which might affect the outcome of the study, as determined by the study dentist, principally a course of anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial or statin drugs within 4 weeks of screening. * Taking dietary supplements (e.g. multivitamins, antioxidants, fish oils, etc.). * Vegetarians and Vegans. * Allergic to any ingredient of study products. * The subject is a Unilever employee or a member of the study team. * Any participant who, in the judgement of the investigator, should not participate in the study.

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Conditions

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Dental Plaque gingivitis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University

    Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710004, China

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