Status:
COMPLETED
The Efficacy of Oregano Essential Oil in Reducing Oral Halitosis
Lead Sponsor:
MOHAMED SAEED M. ALI
Conditions:
Halitosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-23 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
the efficacy of commercially available oregano essential oil mouthwash in the reduction of oral halitosis was compared to chlorhexidine and distilled water and the results showed significant reduction...
Detailed Description
the results showed that oregawash showed a comparable effect to chx in reducing oral halitosis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Organoleptic score was \>2 at baseline.
- Participants between 18-23 years of age.
- The subjects had no systemic disease and were not taking antibiotics or receiving other antimicrobial therapy.
- The subjects did not receive the same time treatment for their halitosis.
Exclusion
- Smokers, alcoholics and drug addicts.
- Patients with periodontitis or pocket depth \>6 mm.
- Patients taking drugs which induced xerostomia.
- Subjects consuming spicy food: garlic or onions two days before examination.
- Patients with orthodontic appliances or removable dentures.
- pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 12 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 17 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
54 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04779502
Start Date
January 12 2020
End Date
November 17 2020
Last Update
March 4 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Univeristy of Baghdad
Baghdad, Rasafa, Iraq, 00964