New toothpaste may stop whitening pain
NCT ID NCT07506850
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether special pastes containing CPP-ACP and fluoride could reduce tooth sensitivity after in-office bleaching. 64 adults received either a paste with CPP-ACP and sodium fluoride, CPP-ACP and stannous fluoride, or a placebo before and after whitening. Pain was measured over 72 hours. The goal is to find a way to make whitening more comfortable without reducing its effectiveness.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- CPP-ACP combined with sodium fluoride or stannous fluoride paste
- What this could lead to
- If it works, dentists may have a proven way to reduce pain after teeth whitening, making the procedure more comfortable.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 64 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The pastes might not reduce sensitivity better than a placebo.
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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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64 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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Jan 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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18 years and older
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years or older, of both sexes * Good general and oral health * Upper right canine classified as shade A2 or darker, according to the Vita Classical scale (VITA Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen, Germany) Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of active caries or periodontal disease * Visible cracks in upper or lower anterior teeth * Evident malocclusion * Restorations or prostheses in anterior teeth * Gastroesophageal disorders * Severe intrinsic tooth discoloration (e.g., tetracycline staining, fluorosis, or non-vital teeth) * Dentin exposure in anterior and/or posterior teeth * Parafunctional habits * Tooth sensitivity * Previous tooth bleaching or orthodontic treatment * Pregnant or lactating women * Individuals with allergies or sensitivities to milk protein or hydroxybenzoate-based preservatives
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidade Federal do Pará
Belém, Pará, 66075-110, Brazil
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