Gum health study testing a new compound
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a compound in gum to see how well it prevents plaque buildup over 4 days. You may be able to join if you are a healthy adult with at least 20 natural teeth and some existing plaque.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are in good general and oral health, as determined by the study dentist.
- You have at least 20 natural teeth (wisdom teeth don't count) that can be scored for plaque.
- You have some plaque on your teeth already (a score of 2 or more on a standard plaque scale).
- You are willing to stop using antibiotics and avoid other dental products during the study.
- You are not pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding, and have no allergies to dairy or red dye #28.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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