Clinical trials: Mastication
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Orofacial Pain
Occlusal Adjustment as Treatment for Chronic Orofacial Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine whether occlusal adjustment by selective grinding and/or occlusal addition is an effective treatment of chronic temporomandibular joint disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT00899717
- Testing
- Occlusal adjustment
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Santiago de Compostela
Gingivitis, Plaque, Dental
Cetylpyridium Chloride (CPC) Based Chewing Gum and Gingivitis
This placebo-controlled, double-blinded, randomized crossover study evaluates the plaque and gingivitis reducing capacity of Cetylpyridium Chloride (CPC) chewing gum, with mechanical oral hygiene.
- Conditions
- Gingivitis, Plaque, Dental, Periodontal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT03219840
- Testing
- Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) 0.09% + Xylitol chewing gum, Xylitol only chewing gum
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
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
Post Operative Ileus
Chewing Gum Use to Reduce Post-operative Ileus in Pediatric Patients
Post- operative ileus refers to the time after surgery before coordinated electromotor bowel function resumes. It's treatment and prevention may signify an elevated hospitalization cost and the exposure to the patient to adverse…
- Trial name
- NCT01583452
- Testing
- Chewing Gum
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterey
Plaque, Gingivitis
Safety and Tolerability of Antiplaque Chewing Gum in a Gingivitis Population
This study is to assess the safety and tolerability of single doses and multiple doses in reducing plaque and gingivitis when delivered in a chewing gum formulation.
- Trial name
- APCG (NCT01877421)
- Testing
- 2 mg KSL-W, 4 mg KSL-W, 6 mg KSL-W
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command
Bacterial Infections
Effect of Xylitol on Oral Microbiota in Children
1. The present controlled, randomized, doubleblind study aims to answer the following questions: How will the "normal flora" be affected by the xylitol consumption? Will daily consumption of xylitol change the plaque-saliva…
- Trial name
- NCT01528969
- Testing
- xylitol, sorbitol
- Where
- Kuwait
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kuwait University
Tobacco Use Disorder
Efficacy of Varenicline for Smokeless Tobacco Use in India
This study, based in India, is testing the efficacy of varenicline to help smokeless tobacco users with cessation efforts.
- Trial name
- NCT01098305
- Testing
- Varenicline, Counseling
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 237 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Academic Achievement in Math
The Effects of Gum Chewing on Math Scores in Adolescents
Context: Gum chewing has been shown to increase cognitive functioning. With the rise in standardized testing of school-age children and the concurrent attempts to improve their scores, finding simple and inexpensive methods to…
- Trial name
- NCT00792116
- Testing
- Gum Chewing
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Stroke, Mastication Disorder
Expiratory Muscle Training in Stroke
Stroke affects the vital activities of daily living such as breathing and swallowing. After stroke excursion of the diaphragm reduces about 50%, and also the maximum expiratory pressure of the individual 50% or higher.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Mastication Disorder, Temporomandibular Disorders, Dysphagia
- Trial name
- NCT04569968
- Testing
- Expiratory muscle training
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Smokeless Tobacco Use
A Pilot Study Evaluating Nicotine Lozenges and Self Help
The investigators are hypothesizing that by offering both self-help materials and mailed nicotine lozenges we will be able to help increase tobacco abstinence rates among ST users, as well as decrease tobacco withdrawal.
- Trial name
- NCT00888459
- Testing
- nicotine replacement therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Smokeless Tobacco Use
Highdose Nicotine Patch Therapy for Smokeless Tobacco Use
Smokeless tobacco use ("chewing") is associated with negative health effects. To date, no medications have been shown to help chewers quit long-term.
- Trial name
- NCT00939029
- Testing
- nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine patches)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome, Chronic Pain
Restoring Masticatory Function to Treat Chronic Pain
The primary endpoint will be the average change in pain score from baseline to the three- and six-month assessments. Efficacy will be demonstrated by superior pain relief with the active treatment compared with the placebo.
- Trial name
- MAP (NCT02144233)
- Testing
- Occlusal adjustment
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Urbano Santana Penin, MD, DDS, PhD
Edentulous Mouth, Edentulous Jaw
Canine Guidance vs Bilateral Balanced Occlusion in Complete Denture
The objective of this study is to compare the canine guidance (CG) and bilateral balanced occlusion (BBO) on denture satisfaction and kinesiographic parameters of complete denture wearers, by means of a cross-over trial.
- Trial name
- NCT01420536
- Testing
- Occlusal scheme
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Chewed Versus Integral Pill of Ticagrelor
Hypothesis The primary question the investigators propose to answer is whether all patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stent deployment who receive chewed ticagrelor will demonstrate more rapid drug…
- Trial name
- NCT03708588
- Testing
- Ticagrelor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Hyperphosphatemia, Kidney Disease
Chewed vs. Crushed Lanthanum Carbonate in Hemodialysis Patients
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) commonly develop hyperphosphatemia due to the loss of excretory function of the kidney.
- Trial name
- NCT00660530
- Testing
- Lanthanum Carbonate Chewable Product, Lanthanum carbonate crushed powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Dental Caries
Comparing Mouth Rinses (and Chewing Gum) in Regard to Streptococcus Mutans Reduction
This study compared four mouth rinses/chews for their ability to reduce Streptococcus Mutans after usage. The four that were compared were chlorhexidine gluconate (0.12%), sodium fluoride (0.05%), paraffin wax chewing gum (sugar…
- Trial name
- NCT02598778
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine gluconate (0.12%), Sodium Fluoride (0.05%), Paraffin wax chewing gum (sugar-free)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Tobacco Dependence
Nicotine Lozenge or Tobacco-Free Snuff for Smokeless Tobacco Reduction
Smokeless tobacco (ST) is a known human carcinogen. Long-term ST use is known to increase the risk for oropharyngeal cancer. Extant literature on cigarette smokers suggests that smoking reduction increases smoking abstinence…
- Trial name
- NCT01018394
- Testing
- nicotine lozenges, tobacco-free snuff
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Plaque Regrowth
Is an Antiplaque Chewing Gum (30 mg) Able to Reduce Dental Plaque in a Healthy Population?
The Safety, efficacy and tolerability of an Antimicrobial Chewing Gum Formulation in Reducing Dental Plaque
- Trial name
- APCG (NCT02864901)
- Testing
- KSL-W
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command
Chewing Gum, Hemodialysis
Effect of Chewing Gum in Hemodialysis Patients
The aim of this prospective randomized controlled study was to investigate the effects of chewing gum on interdialytic weight gain, thirst, dry mouth and intradialytic symptoms in hemodialysis patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04142216
- Testing
- Chewing Gum
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Demiroglu Bilim University
Heartburn
A Study to Assess the Bioequivalence of Famotidine/Antacid Combination Tablets Compared to Famotidine/Antacid EZ Chew Tablets (0208C-145)(COMPLETED)
A study in 24 healthy subjects to assess the bioequivalence of Famotidine/Antacid EZ Chew tablet taken without water and with water compared to the Famotidine/Antacid tablet taken with water.
- Trial name
- NCT00944671
- Testing
- famotidine (+) calcium carbonate (+) magnesium hydroxide tablet, Comparator: famotidine (+) calcium carbonate (+) magnesium hydroxide EZ Chew tablet without water, Comparator: famotidine (+) calcium carbonate (+) magnesium hydroxide EZ Chew tablet with water
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Consumer and Personal Products Worldwide