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Ancient chewing stick put to the test against gum disease

NCT ID NCT07689786

Disease control Sponsor: Mustafa Kemal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether using a miswak stick—a natural teeth-cleaning twig—along with regular brushing can improve gum health in people with gingivitis. Researchers will measure markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in saliva and plaque. The goal is to see if this traditional practice offers any added benefit for controlling gum disease.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Miswak (Salvadora persica L.)
What this could lead to
If miswak proves beneficial, it could become a simple, natural addition to daily oral care for managing gum inflammation.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effect may be small or no different from regular brushing alone.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 36 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients diagnosed with gingivitis who attended the Department of Periodontology and met the eligibility criteria. Eligible participants will be systemic healthy patients with gingivitis who have not received periodontal treatment for 6 months. A total of 36 participants were enrolled and randomly allocated to the intervention and control groups.

Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * To be in the age range of 18-60 years * To have no systemic disease * To be diagnosed with gingivitis Exclusion Criteria: * Smoking * History of recent periodontal treatment

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome chronic gingivitis gingivitis periodontal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Gingivitis; chronic

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal University

    Antakya, Hatay, 31000, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi

    Hatay, 31000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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