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NCT ID: NCT05939050 Completed - Quality of Life Clinical Trials

The Long-term Effect on Oral Health Using a Powered Toothbrush in Individuals With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Start date: June 1, 2018
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

For this study, 213 individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment were recruited. The study period ran from June 2018 to October 2021. The procedure involved a combined screening and baseline examination, including oral, medical, cognitive, and quality-of-life examinations. Re-examinations followed this at 6, 12, and 24 months. The examinations were performed at a university research clinic, and all participants received their usual medical and dental care during the study. At baseline, each participant received a powered toothbrush. Participants were carefully instructed on how to operate the powered toothbrush and were asked to brush for at least two minutes in the morning and evening. No restrictions were given against the use of other oral care products. Compliance with the powered toothbrush was followed by a participant survey conducted at each examination.. Facilitating and improving life by introducing a powered toothbrush as part of oral hygiene may benefit individuals with MCI. This study aimed to investigate whether the use of a powered toothbrush could maintain or improve oral health by reducing dental plaque (PI), bleeding on probing (BOP), and periodontal pocket depth (PPD)≥4mm in a group of individuals with MCI for an observation period of 24 months. Furthermore, to study how oral health changes affect QoL aspects.

NCT ID: NCT05865340 Recruiting - Oral Health Clinical Trials

To Exam the Efficacy of Oral Health and Mediterranean Diet Interventions in Preventing Cognitive Decline Among Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Start date: May 15, 2023
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

At present, many literatures have confirmed that the Mediterranean diet has the effect of delaying cognitive degeneration in patients with mild cognitive impairment, and can also slow down the speed of brain atrophy. In addition to the highly respected Mediterranean diet every year, several years of foreign research have found The maintenance of oral hygiene also has a significant relationship with the decline of cognitive function. The intervention of "oral hygiene" is a new intervention method that has started in recent years. Oral health will affect the overall health status, physical function, diet and nutritional status of the elderly. In particular, older adults with poor oral health are more likely to suffer from mild cognitive impairment. The relationship between oral health and nutrition and overall health is inseparable. If the concept of healthy eating (Mediterranean diet) recognized by the public is used and oral health education is involved at the same time. To allow patients with mild cognitive impairment to maintain oral health care in daily life, and to increase the knowledge of the Mediterranean diet and try to follow the rules of the Mediterranean diet, whether there is a more significant impact on these patients.

NCT ID: NCT05864027 Completed - Oral Health Clinical Trials

Oral Health Recovery Group

Start date: April 13, 2023
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

The aim of the study is to test a brief, peer-led group-based oral health educational intervention - called the "Oral Health Recovery Group" - designed for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.

NCT ID: NCT05779332 Completed - Dental Caries Clinical Trials

Prevalence, Etiology and Effects on Oral Health and Life Quality of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization

Start date: February 1, 2020
Phase:
Study type: Observational

Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) can lead to many clinical conditions and affect oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).

NCT ID: NCT05758454 Recruiting - Oral Health Clinical Trials

Caries-Obesity Prevention in Children by Modifying Risk Behaviors Among Parents With Immigrant Background-COP Study

COP
Start date: January 31, 2018
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Immigrants constitute 18.2 % of the whole population in Norway. Health inequalities were previously reported, and immigrant status has been associated with a high risk of caries and obesity in children. Lack of parental knowledge, poor communication, ethnic and cultural differences are suggested to be reasons for the observed discrepancies. Therefore, research-based knowledge about the social, psycho-social and cognitive factors, that direct health / dental health-related behavior in families with an immigrant background is needed. Aims The main goal of this project is to assess attitudes and behaviors related to health/oral health among immigrant parents with newborn children (0-6 months). Develop an intervention programs with the aim of increasing the parent's knowledge of the children's oral hygiene/food habits and to evaluate in a follow-up study the effect of intervention on parents' knowledge and attitude with regard to dental caries and obesity. Methods Parents with immigrant status will be recruited from primary health centers located in the western part of Norway when meeting for children's vaccination. Primary health care centers will be conveniently divided into an intervention and control group. Intervention in form of a health/dental health information translated into different native language will be provided for the intervention group. The control group will receive regular primary care health information. Efficacy of the intervention will be assessed as differences in change scores between intervention and control group regarding parental attitudes, knowledge and behaviors and children's quality of life related to health and oral health, children's body mass index and early childhood caries. Objective of this work are consistent with community needs to eliminate health/social inequalities and it is anticipated that a culturally adapted interventions can be implemented among immigrant families at a moderate cost.

NCT ID: NCT05755152 Completed - Oral Health Clinical Trials

Fruit-based Chewing Gums for Improving Oral Health

Start date: October 10, 2023
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

This study aims to conduct a randomized cross-over study investigating the release of cranberry polyphenols from chewing gum formulated with polyphenol-lecithin precipitate (PLP). 10 participants will be on study for up to 2 weeks and will each complete 2-30 minute study intervention visits.

NCT ID: NCT05751902 Recruiting - Oral Health Clinical Trials

Translation and Validation of the Arabic Version of the OHIP Questionnaire

Start date: December 15, 2022
Phase:
Study type: Observational

OHIP questionnaire was originally developed in English and in order to make use of this tool to measure the oral health-related quality of life of elderly Arabic populations, A translation is necessary. Also, validation of the translated instrument is very important. As people living in middle east are mainly influenced by the Arabic culture, which differs significantly from the Western culture where the OHIP questionnaire was first developed. 254 participants having removable prosthesis will be asked to complete translated Arabic version of OHIP questionnaire for validation.

NCT ID: NCT05724043 Recruiting - Oral Health Clinical Trials

SmartJournal for Improved Oral Care in Nursing Homes

Start date: March 1, 2023
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Poor oral health is common in care-dependent older adults, and healthcare professionals report numerous barriers when it comes to provision of oral care for elderly patients. Frequently reported barriers are lack of oral health knowledge/skills and care resistant behaviors (CRB) in patients suffering from dementia. Other barriers include lack of adequate oral care routines and satisfactory systems for documentation of issues related to oral health, a high workload and unclear responsibilities. To overcome these barriers, an easy-to-use digital tool named SmartJournal has been developed to assist health personnel in preserving the older patient's oral health. SmartJournal has three components: one for documentation of oral hygiene routines, one for monthly oral health assessment and one for e-learning (a digital knowledge base with information on geriatric oral health and handling of CRB). The objectives of the present study are to assess: 1) the effectiveness of SmartJournal in enhancing nursing home caregivers' capability, opportunity, motivation and routines related to oral care, 2) whether SmartJournal usage may result in improved oral health for nursing home residents and 3) whether SmartJournal usage may result in changes in documentation of oral health related issues in patient journals. A cluster randomized controlled trial (C-RCT) will be employed to assess effects of SmartJournal usage as specified in the study objectives. Nursing homes located in Rogaland, Norway, will be recruited and randomly assigned to an intervention- and a control group. The intervention group will be provided with tablets containing SmartJournal, while the control group will continue with existing oral care routines. The intervention will last for 12 weeks. Measurements will be performed in both groups at baseline, immediately post-intervention (3 months) and at follow-up (9 months) and include: 1) a survey assessing caregivers' capability, opportunity, motivation and routines related to oral care, 2) oral examinations in residents using mucosal-plaque score (MPS) as a primary outcome variable for assessing oral health status, and 3) examination of patient journals to assess the frequency and quality of reported oral health related issues. We hypothesize that SmartJournal usage will have a positive effect as measured by favorable changes in study variable scores.

NCT ID: NCT05695443 Completed - Oral Health Clinical Trials

Oral Health in Prison: a Study on Improving Prisoners' Oral Health

Start date: November 1, 2021
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

This study investigates the effects of an intervention based on Motivational Interviewing (MI) on oral hygiene, oral cleaning routines, and attitudes toward own oral health of prisoners in Norway. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation for change. All prisoners in the study undergo an oral examination to establish a baseline of oral health and a comprehensive questionnaire to identify risk factors and their attitudes towards their oral health and oral treatment. Norwegian-speaking prisoners are then randomized into either a treatment or control group. In the treatment group, dental staff initiate a conversation with the prisoner based on techniques from MI. Both groups finally receive a toilet bag with basic equipment to regularly clean their teeth. After 4 weeks and 12 weeks, prisoners are invited back for another oral examination and a follow-up questionnaire, to measure changes in oral hygiene, oral cleaning routines, and attitude toward their oral health. At four weeks a screening of general learning difficulties using the validated screening tool The Hayes Ability Screening Index (HASI) will be conducted. If the intervention proves to be an effective tool in improving oral hygiene, oral cleaning routines, and/or attitude towards own oral health, it can serve as an alternative proactive approach to improve the oral health of a vulnerable group in society. If the improvements in oral hygiene and oral cleaning routines are long-lasting, this may in turn lead to a reduced need for oral treatment. An improved attitude towards own oral health may, together with other rehabilitation programs in prison, improve the prisoner's self-esteem and chances to successfully returning to society after having served their prison sentence.

NCT ID: NCT05515510 Completed - Oral Health Clinical Trials

Acceptance and Efficacy of a Digital Application Among Parents to Control Early Childhood Caries

FU-APP
Start date: October 1, 2020
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Few educational oral health applications, directed to the preschool children under the age of six years are available world-wide. The overall aim of this study is to evaluate the acceptance and efficacy of a digital application in improving evidence based oral hygiene knowledge among parents of young children to control Early Childhood Caries (ECC). This study is split into two parts, the first one is aimed to understand the acceptance, usability and parental perception about a digital application being used to promote the evidence based oral hygiene knowledge among parents of young children to control ECC. In a second phase (randomised clinical trial) the additional effect and acceptance of the digital application, and efficacy in improving parental knowledge, behaviour and self-reported practices/attitudes related to the oral health preventive measures will be presented.