Zinc toothpaste takes on bad breath in new study
NCT ID NCT07398378
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a toothpaste with zinc citrate reduces bad breath better than a regular fluoride toothpaste. About 80 adults with moderate to strong bad breath will brush with one of the two toothpastes for three weeks. Researchers will measure breath odor using a panel of trained judges.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 70 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: * Adults aged 18-70 years, inclusive. * Availability for the full three-week duration of the study. * Good general health. * Initial mean oral malodor (organoleptic) score ≥ 6.0 and ≤ 8.4. * Signed informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of orthodontic bands. * Tumors of the soft or hard tissues of the oral cavity. * Advanced periodontal disease (e.g., purulent exudate, tooth mobility, and/or extensive loss of periodontal attachment or alveolar bone). * Five (5) or more carious lesions requiring immediate restorative treatment. * Use of antibiotics within one (1) month prior to study entry. * Participation in any other clinical study or test panel within one (1) month prior to study entry. * Dental prophylaxis within two (2) weeks prior to the initial examination. * History of allergies to oral care/personal care products or their ingredients. * Use of prescription medications that might interfere with study outcomes. * Medical condition that prevents fasting (no food or drink) for up to four (4) hours. * History of drug and/or alcohol abuse. * Pregnant or lactating (self-reported).
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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West China Dental Institute of Chengdu
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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