Effect of Natural Antibacterial Mouthwash on Taste, Salivary pH and Bacteria in High Caries Risk pt
Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Aug 8, 2018
Trial Information
Current as of August 02, 2025
Unknown status
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ClinConnect Summary
This study will be carried out to evaluate and compare the effect of propolis extract mouthwash and pomegranate (botanical name: Punica granatum) extract mouthwash on taste alteration, salivary pH and antibacterial activity against streptococcus mutans in high caries risk patients.
Thats by taking unstimulated saliva samples at the morning before using the mouthwash, then taking another one after using the mouthwash and finally after 7 days, to make a bacterial culture and measure the salivary pH by a digital pH meter and evaluate taste changes by a questionnaire.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • High caries risk patients defined according to American Dental Association (ADA)
- • Systematically healthy
- • Not taking any medication interfering with saliva secretion
- • Subjects who signed informed consent
- • Age range from 17-50 years
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Subjects suffering from any medical or systematic disease
- • Smokers
- • Pregnant females
- • Allergy to any of the mouthwash ingredients
- • Patients older than 50 years
About Cairo University
Cairo University, a premier institution in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and education through innovative clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on improving healthcare outcomes, the university collaborates with various stakeholders to conduct rigorous scientific studies that address critical health challenges. Leveraging its extensive resources and expert faculty, Cairo University aims to contribute valuable insights to the medical community and enhance patient care both locally and globally. Through its commitment to ethical research practices and excellence, the university plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in the region.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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Timeline
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