Gum health boost? black seed toothpaste studied in soldiers
NCT ID NCT07447349
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a toothpaste made from black seed (Nigella sativa) can lower signs of gum inflammation in 100 Indonesian soldiers with gingivitis. Researchers measured certain proteins in saliva that are linked to gum disease. The goal was to see if this toothpaste could help control gum inflammation.
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Study facts
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- 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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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Finished
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Jul 2023
- 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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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Indonesian Army (TNI) soldiers from the 202 Tajimalela Mechanized Infantry Battalion. * Diagnosed with gingivitis and periodontitis. * Aged 18-50 years. * Minimum of 20 teeth (excluding third molars). * Bleeding on Probing (BoP) score of ≥ 10%. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects who do not meet the inclusion criteria or are unwilling to provide written informed consent.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga.
Surabaya, East Java, 60132, Indonesia
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