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Could a simple mouthwash ingredient supercharge gum disease therapy?

NCT ID NCT07517991

Disease control Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding chlorhexidine and zinc to standard deep-cleaning (scaling and root planing) improves gum health in people with early-stage periodontitis. 44 participants were split into two groups: one received the standard cleaning with the antimicrobial solution, the other with plain water. Researchers measured gum pocket depth, attachment levels, and inflammation markers over three months to see if the combination offers extra benefits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
chlorhexidine and zinc
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve gum disease treatment and reduce related inflammation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 44 participants. The benefits may be modest or not hold up in larger, longer trials.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

44 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged between 18 and 65 years * Systemically healthy individuals * Diagnosed with Stage I or Stage II periodontitis according to the 2017 classification * Having probing pocket depth ≤5 mm and clinical attachment loss ≤4 mm * Having a sufficient number of teeth for periodontal evaluation * Willing to participate and able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of systemic diseases affecting periodontal health * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Smoking * Use of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs within the last 6 months * History of periodontal treatment within the last 6 months * Fewer than 15 teeth present * History of radiotherapy or chemotherapy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Periodontitis Periodontitis stage I Periodontitis stage II

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ataturk University Faculty of Dentistry

    Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)

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