Ancient fungus toothpaste tested for gum disease cure?
NCT ID NCT07482878
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a toothpaste and powder made from tinder fungus can improve gum health in people with advanced periodontitis. About 70 adults will use either the fungus product or a regular toothpaste alongside standard deep-cleaning treatment for 30 days. The main goal is to see if the fungus reduces gum bleeding more than standard toothpaste.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 70 people
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- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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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: * Patients diagnosed with Stage III or IV periodontitis * Patients who have not yet initiated periodontal therapy * Patients who have at least 20 remaining teeth * Patients who are willing to use an electric toothbrush * Patients who are willing to use interdental brushes Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have previously received treatment for periodontitis * Patients who have already undergone or initiated periodontal therapy * Patients with a known allergy or intolerance to any component of the toothpaste or the powder * Patients who are already using a product that contains tinder fungus (Fomes fomentarius) * Patients who, at the time of periodontal treatment, are undergoing active systemic cancer therapy (e.g., chemotherapy or immunotherapy) or radiotherapy in the head and neck region, or for whom such therapy is planned. Previous illnesses or completed therapies do not constitute an exclusion criterion, provided that no current or planned treatment exists that could influence the periodontal treatment outcome or pose an increased risk for the participants.
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Locations
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Dental Clinic of the Sigmund Freud Private University
Vienna, State of Vienna, 1020, Austria
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