A Pilot Study of a Commercially-available Oil Rinse Product (PerioPull™) on Markers of Dental Health

Description

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a commercially-available oil rinse product (PerioPull™) on parameters of dental health among a sample of adults. PerioPull™ is commercially available and sold primarily from clinicians' offices. A 12-week pilot study will be conducted to achieve the purpose of this study. The research team hypothesizes that PerioPull™ will improve a variety of validated markers of dental health that are commonly used in clinical practice.

Conditions

Oral Health

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Study overview

The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a commercially-available oil rinse product (PerioPull™) on parameters of dental health among a sample of adults. PerioPull™ is commercially available and sold primarily from clinicians' offices. A 12-week pilot study will be conducted to achieve the purpose of this study. The research team hypothesizes that PerioPull™ will improve a variety of validated markers of dental health that are commonly used in clinical practice.

A Pilot Study of a Commercially-available Oil Rinse Product (PerioPull™) on Markers of Dental Health

A Pilot Study of a Commercially-available Oil Rinse Product (PerioPull™) on Markers of Dental Health

Condition
Oral Health
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Ellicott City

Julian Center for Comprehensive Dentistry, Ellicott City, Maryland, United States, 21042

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility 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
  • * 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)

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Designs for Health,

Study Record Dates

2024-12