Coconut oil takes on chlorhexidine in gum disease showdown
NCT ID NCT07706387
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares virgin coconut oil mouthwash to the standard chlorhexidine mouthwash as an add-on to deep cleaning for people with stage II periodontitis (gum disease). Over 30 days, researchers measure gum health indicators like pocket depth, bleeding, and inflammation. They also check levels of a key inflammatory marker in gum fluid to see which mouthwash works better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- virgin coconut oil mouthwash and chlorhexidine mouthwash
- What this could lead to
- If effective, virgin coconut oil could offer a natural, affordable alternative to standard mouthwash for managing gum disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study does not test long-term safety or effectiveness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry,Ain Shams University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11566, Egypt
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