New toothpaste and brush combo fights plaque and gum disease in 3-Month trial
NCT ID NCT06427499
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared a stannous fluoride toothpaste paired with a newly designed toothbrush to a standard toothpaste and brush for reducing plaque and gingivitis (gum inflammation). 95 adults with mild to moderate gum issues used their assigned products for 3 months. Researchers measured plaque and gum health at the start and after 1 week, 6 weeks, and 3 months to see which combination worked better.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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95 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2024
- 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 70 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: * Subjects, ages 18-70, inclusive. * Availability for the three-month duration of the clinical research study. * Good general health. * Minimum of 20 uncrowned permanent natural teeth (excluding third molars). 5. Initial gingivitis index of at least 1.0 as determined by the use of the Loe and Silness Gingival Index. * Initial plaque index of at least 1.5 as determined by the use of the Quigley and Hein Plaque Index (Turesky Modification). * Signed Informed Consent Form Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of orthodontic bands. * Presence of partial removable dentures. * Tumor(s) of the soft or hard tissues of the oral cavity. * Advanced periodontal disease (purulent exudate, tooth mobility, and/or extensive loss of periodontal attachment or alveolar bone). * Five or more carious lesions requiring immediate restorative treatment. * Antibiotic use any time during the one-month period prior to entry into the study. * Participation in any other clinical study or test panel within the one month prior to entry into the study. * Dental prophylaxis during the past two weeks prior to baseline examinations. * History of allergies to oral care/personal care consumer products or their ingredients. * On any prescription medicines that might interfere with the study outcome. * An existing medical condition that prohibits eating or drinking for periods up to 4 hours. * History of alcohol or drug abuse. * Pregnant or lactating subjects
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mahidol University
Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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