Mouthwash showdown: which rinse best fights gingivitis in braces patients?
NCT ID NCT07119840
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two popular mouthwashes, Listerine and Chlorhexidine, to see which better controls gum inflammation and plaque in people undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces. Sixty participants aged 13-40 will use one of the rinses and be checked at 2 and 4 weeks. The goal is to find a safe, effective option to manage oral health during braces treatment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- 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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13 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 13-40 years * Permanent dentition (including first molars) * Willing to undergo orthodontic treatment and follow instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic illness (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, hepatitis) * Pregnant/lactating females * Tobacco use * History of allergies to mouthwash/toothpaste * Use of mouthwash in past 3 months * Abnormal oral morphology or parafunctional habits
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Saidu College of Dentistry
Swāt, KPK, Pakistan
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