Clinical trials: Mastication
Cognitive Change
Immediate and Residual Effects of Functional Chewing Gum on Concentration
Previous research suggests that chewing gum may influence several functions including attention and alertness. Gum can also be used as a vehicle for delivering ingredients that have the ability to modulate attention and mood.
- Trial name
- NCT05544500
- Testing
- Functional Gum, Basic Chewing Gum
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Mastication Disorder, Mandibular Dysfunction
Comparative Evaluation of Masticatory Efficiency of Implant Supported Overdenture
the goal of this clinical trial To evaluate the effects of different base materials of mandibular implant supported overdenture with bar/clip attachment on masticatory efficacy.
- Trial name
- NCT05877092
- Testing
- implants with overdentures
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University
Bruxism
Chewing Muscles in Bruxers
The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between autonomic nervous system activity and tonus, stiffness and elasticity of temporalis and masseter muscles in individuals with bruxism and to compare them with healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT06824766
- Testing
- Visual Analogue Scale, Autonomic nervous system activity assessment, Masticatory muscles assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University
Performance Enhancing Product Use
Effects of Caffeine and Shot Put Performance
The aim of the study being to investigate the effects of caffeinated chewing gum on shot put performance
- Trial name
- NCT07412951
- Testing
- caffeine
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Sport University
Dysphagia
Chewing and Oral Processing of Solid Food
Food texture modification is commonly used as an intervention for people with dysphagia (swallowing impairment). However, the field currently lacks a proper understanding of how this intervention works.
- Trial name
- NIH_HVX6 (NCT05594173)
- Testing
- Food texture modification
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Smoking, Betel Nut
Biobehavioral and Cultural Determinants of Betel Quid Chewing, Dependence, and Withdrawal in Taiwan
Cancer of the oral cavity is one of the fastest growing cancers among men in Taiwan. Previous research has established a strong link between betel quid chewing, a common practice among Taiwanese men, and oral cancer.
- Trial name
- BCDBQCDWT (NCT02167295)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Healthy
Pharmacokinetics And Relative Bioavailability Study Of Oxycodone in Healthy Volunteers
To estimate the pharmacokinetics and relative bioavailability of oxycodone after administration of 40 mg doses of PF-00345439 formulations taken whole under fed conditions and after chewing under fasted conditions in healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT01717027
- Testing
- Oxycodone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pain Therapeutics
Periodontitis, Chronic, Chewing Problem
Assessment of Masticatory Performance in Periodontitis
The loss of periodontal attachment contributes to reduced masticatory performance and has a negative impact on general health.This clinical trial aims to assess the status of masticatory performance among patients with stage I…
- Conditions
- Periodontitis, Chronic, Chewing Problem, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT06426069
- Testing
- Masticatory efficiency assessment
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 555 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)
Chewing Gum vs. Ondansetron as Rescue Treatment for PONV in Female Patients
The proposed randomized clinical trial aims to test and compare the efficacy of chewing gum vs. Intravenous antiemetic ondansetron as rescue treatment for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) among Lebanese female patients…
- Trial name
- NCT07201883
- Testing
- Ondansetron (Zofran), chewing gum, Ondansetron + Chewing gum
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Makassed General Hospital
Aging, Cognitive Decline
Intermittent Energy Restriction and Chewing on Neural Stem Cell Ageing and Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis Associated Cognition
Extended bouts of periodic mastication and intermittent energy restriction (IER) may improve cognitive performance in the context of adult hippocampal neurogenesis in an ageing population.
- Trial name
- ChANgE (NCT03457870)
- Testing
- Intermittent Energy Restriction, Chewing, Chewing + Intermittent Energy Restriction
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 123 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Healthy Aging, Gender
The Test of Mastication and Swallowing Solids and the Timed Water Swallow Test
This study aimed to gather more information regarding two clinically relevant tests: The Test of Mastication and Swallowing Solids (TOMASS) and the Timed Water Swallow Test (TWST).
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Gender, Swallowing Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05132452
- Testing
- The Test of Mastication and Swallowing Solids (TOMASS) and the Timed Water Swallow Test (TWST)
- Volunteers
- 298 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Pain, Anxiety
Effects of Music Application and Gum Chewing on Pain, Anxiety, and Patient Satisfaction During Episiotomy Repair
Lacerations and episiotomies are serious procedures requiring surgical stitches. Therefore, pain occurs during episiotomy repair. Pain during episiotomy repair also causes anxiety, which in turn exacerbates pain.
- Conditions
- Pain, Anxiety, Patient Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT07323758
- Testing
- Music, Gum Chewing
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
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
Gum Chewing, Preoperative
Preoperative Chewing Gum on Anxiety and Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Gastrointestinal Function
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of chewing gum before surgery on preoperative anxiety, postoperative gastrointestinal functions (time to first gas, time to first defecation, bowel sounds, abdominal…
- Conditions
- Gum Chewing, Preoperative, Anxiety, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
- Trial name
- NCT06603025
- Testing
- chewing gum
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Caffeine
5 vs 10-Minute Chewing of Caffeinated Gum: Plasma Caffeine Pharmacokinetics
The goal of this study is to understand how chewing duration affects how quickly caffeine from caffeinated chewing gum appears in the blood and how long higher caffeine levels are maintained.
- Trial name
- NCT07386899
- Testing
- Caffeine 300 MG
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Healthy
Particle Sizing of Masticated Tree Nuts - Cashews and Walnuts
The investigators want to understand how oral processing (chewing) of nuts affects particle size and the presence of lipid (fat) on the cut surfaces.
- Trial name
- NCT02398084
- Testing
- Chewing of nuts
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Temporomandibular Disorder, Bruxism
Botulinum Toxin Administration on Masticatory Performance
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injection on masticatory performance and nutritional status in temporomandibular disorder patients with bruxism caused by both intra-articular and…
- Trial name
- NCT05562531
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Gingivitis
Effect of Miswak Chewing Sticks on Periodontal Pathogens and Its Impact on the Progression of Gingivitis
A cross over randomized clinical trial Group A- Tooth Brush and Paste only Group B- Tooth Brush and Paste and Miswak chewing sticks
- Trial name
- NCT04123002
- Testing
- Miswak chewing sticks
- Where
- 2 sites in Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Dental Caries
Delivery of Polyphenols in Gum as an Anti-Caries Agent
The short-term effects of chewing gum containing xylitol and/or blackberry extract on oral microbiota was studied. Fifty healthy adults participated in a randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over design study.
- Trial name
- BBE (NCT05133557)
- Testing
- Chewing gum containing xylitol and blackberry extract (BBE)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Craig Miller
Healthy
Particle Sizing of Masticated Tree Nuts - Pistachios and Brazils
The investigators want to understand how oral processing (chewing) of nuts affects particle size and the presence of lipid (fat) on the cut surfaces.
- Trial name
- NCT02497768
- Testing
- Chewing of nuts
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London