Probiotic-Based Versus Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate-Containing Mouthwashes on Streptococcus Mutans Counts, Dental Plaque Accumulation, and Salivary pH in a Group of Egyptian School Children

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Conditions studied: Probiotic, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate, Mouthwashes, Streptococcus Mutans, Dental Plaque, Salivary pH, Children

In brief

This study aims to compare the efficacy of probiotic-based mouthwashes versus ethyl lauroyl arginate-containing mouthwashes in reducing Streptococcus mutans count, dental plaque accumulation, and salivary pH among a group of Egyptian schoolchildren.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07356869

Run by

Al-Azhar University

People needed

66

Starts

2025-08-15

Expected to finish

2026-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-21

Who can join

Age: 6 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Healthy Egyptian schoolchildren aged 6-12 years.
• Good general health.
• Mild to moderate dental plaque accumulation.
• Parental/caregiver willingness to provide consent

You may not qualify if…

• Antibiotic or antimicrobial use within the last month.
• Allergies to the mouthwash components.
• Systemic diseases affecting oral health.
• Orthodontic appliances or extensive dental restorations.

Where it is running

• Al-Azhar University (Faculty of Dentistry) — Cairo, Egypt (enrolling)

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