Evaluating an oil rinse product for dental health
A Pilot Study of a Commercially-available Oil Rinse Product (PerioPull™) on Markers of Dental Health
This study is testing whether using an oil rinse called PerioPull™ can improve dental health in adults over 12 weeks.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 18 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Designs for Health Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Ellicott City, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06363721 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to assess the effects of a commercially-available oil rinse product, PerioPull™, on various markers of dental health in adults. Over a 12-week period, participants will use the oil rinse and undergo evaluations at baseline, six weeks, and at the end of the study. The study hypothesizes that PerioPull™ will improve dental health parameters, such as plaque and gingival indices, while being a safer alternative to traditional dental treatments. Participants will be recruited from a clinical practice specializing in periodontics.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults with specific dental health issues, including a plaque index and gingival index of at least 1, and pocket depth no greater than 5 mm.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently using similar products, have allergies to the ingredients, or have active oral infections may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a natural and effective alternative for improving oral health without the side effects associated with conventional treatments.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is relatively novel, previous studies on natural oil rinses have shown promising results in improving oral health.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Plaque index of at least 1 * Gingival index of at least 1 * Pocket depth no greater than 5 mm * Able to understand and write English * Voluntarily consent to the study and understand its nature and purpose including potential risks and side effects * Maintain current dental hygiene routine * Bleeding on probing Exclusion Criteria: * Current daily use of any products containing the nutrients and/or herbs in the study product * Known allergies to any substance in the study product * Current daily tobacco smoker * Currently pregnant or lactating women or women planning to become pregnant in the next 12 weeks * Active oral infection (ie. herpes, candida) * Recently on antibiotics (past 3 months) * Undergone recent periodontal therapy (last 6 months)
Where this trial is running
Ellicott City, Maryland
- Julian Center for Comprehensive Dentistry — Ellicott City, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Michael Jurgelewicz, DC
- Email: drj@designsforhealth.com
- Phone: 860-752-7443
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.