Could a tree extract beat bad breath in kids with braces?
NCT ID NCT07536438
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a mouthwash made from Moringa extract can reduce bacteria in the mouths of children aged 8 to 12 who wear removable braces. Sixty children were split into two groups: one used the Moringa mouthwash daily, the other followed standard oral hygiene. Researchers measured levels of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus bacteria before and after the treatment to see if the herbal rinse made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Moringa mouthwash
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural mouthwash option to help control oral bacteria in children with braces.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 60 children. Results may not apply to all kids, and Moringa mouthwash may not be more effective than standard oral hygiene.
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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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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- 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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8 to 12 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.
The inclusion criteria are : * Age from 8 to 12 years old. * Both sexes. * Children with mixed dentition wear removable orthodontic appliances. The exclusion criteria are : * Children suffering from systemic illness. * Children who are previously using mouthwashes. * Oral prophylaxis history within the previous six months. * Chronic periodontitis. * Presence of other prosthetic rehabilitations.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al-Azhar University - Faculty of Dentistry for Girls
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11528, Egypt