Clinical trials: Chewing Function
Paralytic Ileus
The Effects of Gum Chewing on Bowel Function Recovery Following Cesarean Section
Following all abdominal surgery, paralytic ileus commonly develops. Surgeons have traditionally withheld postoperative oral intake until the return of bowel function to prevent related complications.
- Trial name
- GUM01 (NCT01131416)
- Testing
- Gum chewing
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chiang Mai University
Cerebral Palsy
Chewing Disorders, Gross Motor Function and Trunk Control in Cerebral Palsy
The study is planned to determine the relationship between chewing performance level and gross motor function, and trunk postural control in cerebral palsy (CP).
- Trial name
- NCT03241160
- Testing
- Chewing evaluation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Craving, Mastication Disorder
Effects of Non-invasive Neuromodulation on Food Desire, Chewing Pattern, Executive Functions and Oxidative Stress.
From the change in self-regulation, memory is inhibited, allowing individuals to suppress or ignore unwanted or outdated associations and thus help to filter information relevant to dietary goals from irrelevant information.
- Conditions
- Craving, Mastication Disorder, Memory Disorders, Executive Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT05046145
- Testing
- speech therapy for chewing + real tDCS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Piauí
Non-sarcopenic Subjects, Possible Sarcopenia
Research on the Possible Relationship Between Sarcopenia and Oral Muscle Function
This study will focus on community-dwelling elderly individuals and will follow the community screening process recommended by AWGS.
- Conditions
- Non-sarcopenic Subjects, Possible Sarcopenia, Sarcopenia (With Low ASM by BIM)
- Trial name
- GSOM (NCT07658612)
- Testing
- Non interventional study
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 251 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University of Science and Technology
Head and Neck Cancer
Evolution of Masticatory Function, Orofacial Functions and Quality of Life of Patients Treated for Cancers of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract, Rehabilitated by Maxillofacial Prostheses.
This is a follow-up study of masticatory function, orofacial functions, and quality of life in patients with a history of upper aerodigestive tract cancer who have undergone rehabilitation with maxillofacial prostheses.
- Trial name
- RMF-CROC (NCT07471451)
- Testing
- Prosthetic oral rehabilitation
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Bowel Functions
Menthol Chewing Gum After Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of menthol chewing gum on postoperative nausea and vomiting, bowel function, and recovery in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Bowel Functions, Postoperative Recovery
- Trial name
- NCT07796529
- Testing
- Menthol Chewing Gum
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sennur Kula Şahin
Mastication Disorder
Chewing Function in Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders
We aimed to evaluate chewing function (CF) in children with neuromuscular disorders, and investigate reliability of the Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale (KCPS).
- Trial name
- NCT03116620
- Testing
- Chewing evaluation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Postoperative Ileus
Effect of Sugared Chewing Gum on Gastrointestinal Recovery After Major Colorectal Surgery
The Purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of gum chewing on recovery of gastrointestinal function in patient undergoing major colorectal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01559662
- Testing
- Sugared Chewing Gum (Juicy Fruit)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The Effect of CanChew® Cannabidiol (CBD) Containing Chewing Gum on Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Rationale: IBS is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder with a prevalence worldwide ranging from 9-23%. Complaints include abdominal discomfort or pain and altered bowel habits.
- Trial name
- NCT03003260
- Testing
- CBD chewing gum
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Exercise Performance, Physical Performance
Effects of Different Caffeine Forms on Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise Performance
This study investigated the effects of different caffeine delivery forms on aerobic and anaerobic exercise performance in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07497685
- Testing
- Comparative Acute Effects of Caffeine Delivery Forms (Capsule, Chewing Gum, Mouth Rinse) on Aerobic Capacity and Wingate Anaerobic Performance Outcomes in Recreational Male Athletes: A Randomized Coun
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Gaziantep
Oral Hypofunction
Program of Community Oral Function Enhancement
The purpose of this study examined the effects of oral exercise on oral function among older adults in Taiwan, focusing on gender-related outcome differences.
- Trial name
- NCT06794814
- Testing
- oral exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Multiple Sclerosis
Mastication, Cognition, and Nutritional Status in Multiple Sclerosis
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between chewing function and cognitive functions, disease severity, and nutritional status in individuals diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT07411924
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Chewing Problem
Chewing in Children With Repaired Esophageal Atresia-tracheoesophageal Fistula
The investigators aim to evaluate chewing function in children with repaired esophageal atresia-tracheoesophageal fistula (EA-TEF). Patients with repaired EA-TEF will be evaluated for age, sex, type of atresia.
- Trial name
- NCT03026491
- Testing
- Chewing evaluation
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Gum Chewing
Effect of Chewing Gum on Gastrointestinal Function Recovery After Surgery of Gynecological Cancer Patients
A total patients undergoing abdominal complete surgical staging for various gynecological cancers were randomized into a gum-chewing group or a control group.
- Trial name
- NCT03669107
- Testing
- Gum
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand
Intestinal Motility, Postpartum Satisfaction
Evaluation the Effects of Chewing Gum
This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effects of gum chewing in the early postpartum period on bowel function, postpartum comfort, and postpartum satisfaction in women.
- Conditions
- Intestinal Motility, Postpartum Satisfaction, Postpartum Comfort
- Trial name
- NCT07764367
- Testing
- chewing gum
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Frailty at Older Adults, Mastication
Oral Function Intervention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Oral frailty is a potentially reversible condition associated with physical frailty and functional decline in older adults. Interventions targeting oral function may therefore improve broader physical health.
- Conditions
- Frailty at Older Adults, Mastication, Physical Functional Performance, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT07866781
- Testing
- Integrated Oral Function Intervention
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Cesarean Delivery Affecting Fetus, Post Operative Bowel Function
Paula Method Versus Chewing Gum for Postoperative Recovery After Caesarean Section
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of gum chewing vs Paula exercises in patients after cesarean delivery.
- Trial name
- NCT05729984
- Testing
- Paula exercises, Gum chewing
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction
Effect of Rocabado Exercises With Strain Counter-Strain Technique on Muscles of Mastication for Pain, Jaw Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting the jaw joint and masticatory muscles, leading to pain, limited jaw function, and reduced quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07703059
- Testing
- Rocabado Exercise, Strain Counterstrain Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences
Cognitive Dysfunction
Chewing Gum and Cognitive Function
This study is to investigate whether the improvement or maintenance of cognitive function is superior to the control group when gum chewing is performed in elderly people with subjective cognitive decline or mild cognitive…
- Trial name
- NCT05873023
- Testing
- Chewing gum
- Where
- 4 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inha University Hospital
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Muscle Pain
Laser Therapy for Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, autoimmune disease that has detrimental effects on connective tissue and other organs.
- Conditions
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Muscle Pain, Chewing Function
- Trial name
- NCT04453215
- Testing
- GaAlAs semiconductor diode laser device
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Merve Benli