New toothpaste fights plaque in quick study
NCT ID NCT07419737
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a toothpaste with stannous fluoride can prevent dental plaque better than a regular fluoride toothpaste. 91 healthy adults brushed twice daily for 14 days after a professional teeth cleaning. Plaque levels were measured at the start, after one day, and after two weeks.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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91 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- 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 69 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: * Good general health based on medical history * Minimum of 18 natural teeth with scorable surfaces * Baseline mean plaque score ≥2.0 * Willing to refrain from non-study oral hygiene products * Willing to abstain from oral hygiene prior to study visits * Able and willing to comply with study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Known allergy to oral care products * Conditions limiting normal brushing * Significant medical conditions affecting study participation * Pregnant or nursing females * Severe periodontal disease * Recent dental prophylaxis * Recent participation in another dental study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Salus Research, Inc.
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46825, United States
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