Jambu to the rescue: natural film may soothe whitening pain
NCT ID NCT07478640
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a bioadhesive film made from Acmella oleracea (jambu), a plant with natural pain-relieving properties, to reduce tooth sensitivity during teeth whitening. 72 healthy adults received the film, a standard desensitizing gel, or a placebo before bleaching with hydrogen peroxide. The goal was to see if the jambu film could ease discomfort without affecting whitening results.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Acmella oleracea (jambu) extract in a bioadhesive film
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a natural, effective way to reduce pain from teeth whitening, making the process more comfortable.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 3 trial with 72 participants. The jambu film may not work better than existing desensitizers, and natural products can sometimes cause allergic reactions.
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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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72 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 40 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must have at least 28 teeth in the cavity * good oral and general health Exclusion Criteria: * active caries or periodontal disease * visible cracks in front teeth upper or lower * with evident malocclusion * restorations and prosthetics in teeth anterior teeth * gastroesophageal disorders * severe internal tooth discoloration (tetracycline , fluorosis or pulped teeth) * dentin exposure in anterior teeth and /or later * parafunctional habits * tooth sensitivity * whitening treatment prior to or undergoing orthodontic treatment * Furthermore, smokers, pregnant or breastfeeding women do not will be included.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Pará
Belém, Pará, 66075-110, Brazil
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