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Can a gentler mouthwash win kids over without sacrificing gum health?

NCT ID NCT07662226

Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a hyaluronic acid mouthwash is more acceptable to children than a standard chlorhexidine mouthwash, while still controlling plaque-induced gingivitis. Thirty-two children aged 8 to 12 with signs of gingivitis will use one of the two mouthwashes. Researchers will measure taste acceptance using a faces scale and track gum health with standard dental indices. The goal is to find a mouthwash that children will actually use, improving their oral hygiene habits.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Hyaluronic acid mouthwash (Q-Afta®) and chlorhexidine 0.12% mouthwash (Hexitol®)
What this could lead to
If hyaluronic acid mouthwash tastes better and works as well as chlorhexidine, it could improve children's willingness to use mouthwash regularly, helping control gingivitis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 32 children, so results may not apply to all kids. Hyaluronic acid may not be as effective as chlorhexidine at reducing plaque or gum inflammation.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 32 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

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Ages

8 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged from 8-12 years of both sexes. * Children with a history of bleeding on brushing typical signs and symptoms of gingivitis. * Healthy child (ASA I). * Eruption of upper and lower permanent central and lateral incisors. * Parent's agreement to sign the informed consent. * Parent's ability for attending follow up visits. Exclusion Criteria: * Children -allergic to Chlorhexidine or Hyaluronic acid. * Children with special health care needs or having a history of serious systemic disease that may affect the gingival health. * Use of Systemic NSAIDs, steroids, or antibiotics within a month before the study. * Children undergoing orthodontic treatment or having an intra-oral prosthesis.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingivitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Plaque induced gingival disease

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of dentistry, Cairo university

    Cairo, Egypt, 11411, Egypt

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