Nanotech tooth varnish could beat braces plaque
NCT ID NCT07180849
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares a new fluoride varnish containing titania nanoparticles (made from moringa leaves) with standard fluoride varnish for reducing dental plaque in people with braces. Twenty patients aged 16-30 will receive one of the two varnishes, and researchers will measure plaque levels and bacterial load. The goal is to see if the nanoparticle varnish provides better plaque control.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- titania nanoparticle infused fluoride varnish
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a more effective way to prevent plaque buildup and gum problems for people with braces.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new varnish might not work better than the standard one.
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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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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Nov 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
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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16 to 30 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: * Patients planned for fixed orthodontic treatment. * Patients within age group 16-30 years. * Patient with no history of previous orthodontic treatment. * Patients with no active periodontal diseases. Exclusion criteria: * Patient undergoing any antibiotic therapy. * Patients with any craniofacial abnormality. * Patient with mixed dentition
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
RECRUITINGIslamabad, Pakistan
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