Herbal mouthwash takes on chlorhexidine in gum disease showdown
NCT ID NCT07270952
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested whether a new herbal mouthwash and gel (StellaLife) works as well as the standard chlorhexidine mouthwash for treating gingivitis (early gum disease). 34 healthy adults without gum disease took part. The goal was to see if StellaLife can control plaque and gum inflammation with fewer side effects like taste changes and tooth staining.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- StellaLife mouthwash and oral gel (herbal-based) and chlorhexidine mouthwash
- What this could lead to
- If StellaLife works as well as chlorhexidine but with fewer side effects, it could offer a gentler option for managing gingivitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 34 healthy adults, so results may not apply to everyone. The herbal product may not be as effective as chlorhexidine.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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34 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Finished
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Apr 2023
- 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 35 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: * healthy patients without periodontal disease Exclusion Criteria: * no pregnant women or patient with immunocompromised systemic diseases
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York, 11794, United States
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