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Grape seed mouthrinse takes on plaque in new trial

NCT ID NCT00838266

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a mouthrinse made with red grape seed extract and a fluoride compound can reduce dental plaque. Fifty healthy volunteers used the rinse three times a day for four days without brushing. The trial was double-blind and cross-over, meaning each person tried both the active rinse and a placebo. Researchers measured plaque buildup and checked for side effects.

What this could mean

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Active substance
mouthrinse containing red grape seed extract and nicomethanol fluorhydrate
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new option for controlling dental plaque between brushings.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term trial (4 days) and may not reflect real-world use. The effect may be small or not better than a placebo.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Feb 2009

Finished

Mar 2009

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy volunteer * without caries * with at least 20 natural teeth excluding third molars * Women using contraceptives for at least twelve weeks and while on study * Protected by French social security system * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breast feeding * Volunteers with partial denture or orthodontic appliance * Person protected by the law who * Person unable to give their consent to participate to the study. * Under aged * Current participation in another clinical trial * Oral pathologies * Systemic diseases * Volunteers allergic to of the componentst of the tested products * Volunteers with hyposalivation or xerostomia * Treatment with antibiotics o intestinal antiseptics within 3 month before inclusion * Treatment with oral antiseptics within 1 month before inclusion * Alcoholic consumption more than 20 g/day (or 2 glasses) * Heavy smokers * Volunteers drinking a lot of tea or coffee

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Conditions

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Dental Plaque

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Bordeaux - Hôpital ST André - 1 rue Jean Burguet

    Bordeaux, 33075, France

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