New toothpastes aim to whiten teeth and soothe sensitivity
NCT ID NCT07297732
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two experimental toothpastes containing potassium nitrate to see if they can whiten teeth and reduce dentin hypersensitivity (tooth sensitivity). 254 adults with sensitive teeth used one of the toothpastes or a regular fluoride toothpaste for 8 weeks. Researchers measured tooth color and stain levels, as well as sensitivity to air puffs. The goal is to find a toothpaste that both whitens and eases discomfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Potassium nitrate toothpaste
- What this could lead to
- If successful, these toothpastes could offer a simple way to whiten teeth and reduce sensitivity at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early exploratory study with no phase, so results are preliminary. The effect may be small or not better than regular toothpaste.
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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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254 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
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 to 65 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Provision of signed and dated informed consent before any study procedures are performed. * Participant is biologically male or female. * Participant is 18 to 65 years of age, inclusive, at the time of signing the consent form. * Participant is willing and able to comply with the study visit schedule, product usage instructions, lifestyle restrictions and other study procedures. * Participant is in good general, oral and mental health with, in the opinion of the investigator or medically qualified designee, no clinically significant or relevant abnormalities in self-reported medical history (example, a medical condition confirmed to be causing xerostomia), or upon oral examination, that would impact their safety or wellbeing, or the outcomes of the study, if they were to participate in the study, or affect their ability to understand and follow study requirements. * Participant must have History of tooth sensitivity lasting more than six months but not more than 10 years (self-reported) and must have good general oral health, with a minimum of 20 natural teeth. * Participant must have minimum of 2 accessible, non-adjacent teeth (incisors, canines, premolars), in different quadrants Exclusion Criteria: * Participant is an employee of the study site directly involved in the conduct of the study, or an employee of the study site otherwise supervised by the investigator, or a member of their immediate family. * Participant is an employee of the sponsor directly involved in the conduct of the study or a member of their immediate family. * Female participant who is pregnant (self-reported) or intending to become pregnant during the study (self-reported) or who is who is breastfeeding (self-reported). * Participant with known or suspected intolerance or hypersensitivity to any of the study products (Acclimatization Toothpaste or study toothpastes), any of their stated ingredients or closely related compounds (self-reported). * Participant with a recent history (within the last year) of alcohol or other substance abuse (self-reported). * Participant is participating in, or has participated in, other studies (including non-medicinal studies) involving an investigational product (IP) within 30 days of Screening (Visit 1) or plans to participate in other studies (including non-medicinal studies) during this study (self-reported). * Participant has participated in a tooth sensitivity study within 8 weeks of Screening (Visit 1) (self-reported). * Participant is currently using an oral care product indicated for DH relief or care of sensitive teeth or has used an anti-hypersensitivity oral care product within 8 weeks of Screening (Visit 1) (self-reported). * Participant is currently using an oral care product primarily intended for tooth whitening benefits or has used such a product within 8 weeks of Screening (Visit 1) (self-reported). * Participant has had professional tooth de-sensitizing treatment within 8 weeks of Screening (Visit 1) (self-reported). * Participant is taking daily doses of medications/treatments (self-reported) which, in the opinion of the investigator or medically qualified designee, could interfere with their perception of tooth sensitivity (example, analgesics, anticonvulsants, antihistamines that cause marked or moderate sedation, sedatives, tranquilizers, antidepressants, mood-altering and anti-inflammatory drugs). * Participant is taking daily doses of a medication (self-reported) which, in the opinion of the investigator or medically qualified designee, is causing xerostomia. * Participant requires antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures (self-reported). * Participant has had a tooth whitening procedure (professional or in-home treatment) within 12 months of Screening (Visit 1) (self-reported). * Participant has had dental prophylaxis within 8 weeks of Screening (Visit 1) (self-reported). * Participant has had treatment for periodontal disease (including surgery) within 12 months of Screening (Visit 1) (self-reported). * Participant has had scaling or root planing within 3 months of Screening (Visit 1) (self-reported). * Participant with, in the opinion of the investigator or medically qualified designee, gross periodontal disease. * Participant with a tongue or lip piercing. * Participant with, in the opinion of the investigator or medically qualified designee, evidence of gross intra-oral neglect or the need for extensive dental therapy. * Participant with evidence of current/recent active dental caries or (self-reported) treatment for decay within 12 months of Screening (Visit 1). * Participant with a fixed or removable partial prosthesis, multiple dental implants, fixed or removable orthodontic braces/bands and/or a fixed orthodontic retainer which, in the opinion of the investigator or dentally qualified designee, could impact study outcomes. * Specific dentition exclusions: For eligible teeth (DH assessment) 1. Tooth with evidence of current/recent caries. 2. Tooth with treatment for decay within 12 months of Screening (Visit 1) (self-reported). 3. Tooth with exposed dentin and deep, defective or facial restorations. 4. Tooth with a full crown or veneer. 5. Tooth adjacent to a bridge abutment or crown which, in the opinion of the investigator or dentally qualified designee, could impact study outcomes. 6. Sensitive tooth with contributing etiologies other than EAR to exposed dentin. 7. Sensitive tooth not expected to benefit from use of an anti-hypersensitivity toothpaste, in the opinion of the investigator or dentally qualified designee. * Participant has taken antibiotics in the 2 weeks prior to Screening (Visit 1) (self-reported). * Participant has taken antibiotics in the 2 weeks prior to Baseline (Visit 2), that is, during the 2-week Acclimatization Period (self-reported). * Participant has previously been enrolled in this study. * Participant who, in the opinion of the investigator or medically qualified designee, should not participate in the study.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Silverstone Research Group
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146, United States
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