Mouthrinse fails to stop plaque during brushing break
NCT ID NCT07565766
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a mouthrinse with benzydamine hydrochloride could reduce plaque buildup when people stopped brushing for three days. Fifty healthy women with no gum disease used either the active mouthrinse or a placebo. The results showed no significant difference in plaque or gum inflammation between the two groups.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2013
- Finished
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May 2013
- 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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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Female participants only
- 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: * dentate subjects with at least 24 healthy teeth * no history of periodontal disease, confirmed by a clinically healthy periodontium, defined as probing pocket depth (PPD) ≤ 3 mm and no interdental clinical attachment loss Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant or lactating females * using hormonal contraceptives * reporting systemic diseases or pharmacological treatment that could affect gingival inflammation * use of antibiotics within 6 months before the study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb
Zagreb, 10000, Croatia
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