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Coconut Oil Mouth Rinse for Periodontal Health

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What is being tested

Coconut oil

+ Placebo

Combination ProductOther
Who is being recruted

Chronic Disease+6

+ Stomatognathic Diseases

+ Mouth Diseases

Over 18 Years
+2 Eligibility Criteria
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How is the trial designed

Supportive Care Study

Placebo-ControlledEarly Phase 1
Interventional
Study Start: June 2024
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Summary

Principal SponsorUniversity of Pristina
Last updated: January 28, 2026
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Study start date: June 1, 2024

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

This study examines the effectiveness of a new mouthwash containing coconut oil and xylitol to improve gum health. It is targeted at individuals who experience periodontal issues, which affect the gums and can lead to further dental problems if untreated. The aim is to determine if this natural mouthwash can provide better results than a placebo, which is a substance with no active ingredients. Finding a more effective mouth rinse could help people maintain better oral health naturally and without the use of chemical agents, potentially reducing the risk of gum disease. Participants in the study will use the coconut oil and xylitol mouthwash or a placebo rinse, which they swish around in their mouths as instructed. Researchers will evaluate the health of participants' gums by looking at new periodontal parameters to see if there are any improvements. The study does not mention specific risks or benefits beyond the general goal of assessing effectiveness, focusing instead on finding out whether this natural mouthwash can make a positive difference in gum health.

Official TitleEvaluation of the Effectiveness of a Novel Coconut Oil Mouth Rinse on Periodontal Parameters: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Principal SponsorUniversity of Pristina
Last updated: January 28, 2026
Sourced from a government-validated database.Claim as a partner

Protocol

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
Design Details

120 patients to be enrolled

Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.

Supportive Care Study

These studies explore ways to improve comfort and daily life for people living with a condition. They may focus on easing symptoms, reducing treatment side effects, or supporting overall well-being.



Eligibility

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Conditions
Criteria

Any sex

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

Over 18 Years

Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.

Healthy volunteers not allowed

If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.

Conditions

Pathology

Chronic DiseaseStomatognathic DiseasesMouth DiseasesPathologic ProcessesPeriodontal DiseasesPeriodontitisPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsDisease AttributesChronic Periodontitis

Criteria

1 inclusion criteria required to participate
Periodontitis grade I, II, III

1 exclusion criteria prevent from participating
less than 20 teeth

Study Plan

Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.
Treatment Groups
Study Objectives

2 intervention groups are designated in this study

50% chance of being blinded to the placebo group

Treatment Groups

Group I

Active Comparator

Group II

Placebo

Study Objectives

Primary Objectives

Secondary Objectives

Study Centers

These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.

This study has 1 location

Suspended

University of Prishtina Dentistry School

Pristina, KosovoOpen University of Prishtina Dentistry School in Google Maps
CompletedOne Study Center