Lactoferrin mouthwash for gum health during pregnancy
Part of Infections, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests if a daily lactoferrin mouthwash can improve gum health in pregnant women with gum disease, without needing antibiotics or other treatments. Researchers want to see if this natural protein helps keep gums healthier during the second trimester.
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Who can take part
- Pregnant and between 18 and 45 years old
- Between 14 and 28 weeks pregnant (second trimester)
- Have gum disease (periodontitis) diagnosed by a dentist
- Have at least 20 natural teeth left
- No serious health conditions like diabetes or a weak immune system
- No smoking, no recent antibiotics, and no other gum treatments in the last 6 months
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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