An interventional study of Chlorhexidine mouthwash (0.12%) and coconut oil pulling in Plaque Induced Gingivitis, sponsored by Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 20 Years to 60 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-17.
Sponsored by Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the efficacy of chlorhexidine and coconut oil in plaque-induced gingivitis patients. The study seeks to determine whether coconut oil pulling can provide comparable anti-plaque and anti-inflammatory effects to chlorhexidine mouthwash while producing fewer side effects. A total of 80 participants who diagnosed as plaque induced gingivitis will be randomly allocated into two equal groups (coconut and chlorhexidine). Clinical parameters, including Plaque Index and Gingival Index, will be assessed at baseline, day 7, day 14, and day 21 to evaluate changes in plaque and gingival inflammation following the interventions.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Participants will use 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily for 21 days.
Other: Chlorhexidine mouthwash (0.12%)
Participants will rinse with coconut oil once daily for 10-15 minutes for 21 days.
Other: coconut oil pulling
Participants will use 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily for 21 days.
Participants will rinse with coconut oil once daily for 10-15 minutes for 21 days.
Reduction in Gingival Inflammation
To assess the gingival inflammation using Gingival Index scores in participants receiving chlorhexidine mouthwash and coconut oil pulling therapy
Time frame: Baseline, Day 7, Day 14, and Day 21
Reduction in Dental Plaque
Evaluation of dental plaque accumulation using Plaque Index scores among study participants.
Time frame: Baseline, Day 7, Day 14, and Day 21
Plan to share: No — Protecting participant confidentiality in a small sample size. No infrastructure for secure data storage and distribution onsent obtained does not cover future data sharing.
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