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

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Univeristy of Baghdad

Baghdad, Rasafa, Iraq, 00964