Plaque Reduction Sesame-based Oil
The Plaque Reducing Efficacy of Oil Pulling with Sesame-Based Oil. a Randomized-controlled Clinical Study
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interventional
40
1 country
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trials to learn about potential additives in reducing dental plaque. The main questions it aims to answer is: • is there a difference in the plaque reducing effect of oil pulling with sesame-based oil compared to rinsing with distilled water? Participants will rinse with 15 ml of their allocated liquid for 15 min every morning for 8 weeks. Researchers will compare sesame-based oil against distilled water to see if there is a difference in the plaque reducing effect.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Apr 2023
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
April 25, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 22, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 22, 2023
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 18, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 24, 2025
CompletedFebruary 24, 2025
February 1, 2025
2 months
February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Rustogi Modified Navy Plaque Index (RMNPI)
first follow up after 4 weeks, full study duration 8 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (3)
Gingival Index (GI)
first follow up after 4 weeks, full study duration 8 weeks
microbial analysis
first follow up after 4 weeks, full study duration 8 weeks
Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP)
first follow up after 4 weeks, full study duration 8 weeks
Study Arms (2)
sesame-based oil
EXPERIMENTAL8 weeks oil pulling with sesame-based oil 15ml 15min every morning
distilled water
OTHER8 weeks rinsing with distilled water 15ml 15min every morning
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- age ≥ 18 years contractual capability the presence of ≥ 10 teeth, community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) grade 1 or 2
You may not qualify if:
- missing consent community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) grade 0, 3 or 4 pregnancy or breastfeeding systemic diseases or conditions that are associated with an increased risk of infection or necessitate concomitant antibiotic therapy with dental treatment mental and behavioral disorders that impede (verbal) communication allergy against sesame(oil) intake of antibiotics 6 months prior to or during study duration intake of medication potentially influencing gingival inflammation or bleeding (e.g. anticoagulants, cortisone) infectious diseases (e.g. HIV, hepatitis B or C) fixed orthodontic appliances ongoing oil pulling or mouth rinsing adult guardianship insufficient nasal breathing
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Medical University Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Tyrol, 6020, Austria
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- OTHER
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Dr.
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 18, 2025
First Posted
February 24, 2025
Study Start
April 25, 2023
Primary Completion
June 22, 2023
Study Completion
June 22, 2023
Last Updated
February 24, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-02
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share