Clinical trials: Mastication, active
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases, Overweight
The FaibaGo Study - Long-Term Weight Reduction Via Low-Threshold Intervention
The main aim of this study is to assess the effect of a chewing gum containing galactooligosaccharides (GOS) on the body mass index (BMI), the metabolism and the oral and intestinal microbiomes in a population of overweight…
- Trial name
- NCT07036692
- Testing
- FibreGum
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Schizophrenia Disorder
AI-assisted Masticatory Muscle Training in Patients With Schizophrenia
Dysphagia seems to be quite common and potentially severe in schizophrenia, which may lead to acute asphyxia or pneumonia. Dysphagia in schizophrenia could be associated with drug-induced Parkinsonism, dystonia, tardive…
- Trial name
- AI-assisted (NCT07154407)
- Testing
- AI-assisted Mastisting Training App
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Periodontitis
Occlusal Force and Chewing After Periodontal Therapy
Stage III and Stage IV periodontitis are associated with loss of periodontal support, tooth mobility, and impaired oral function, which may affect occlusal force distribution and chewing performance.
- Trial name
- NCT07772115
- Testing
- Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
Trial of Gum Chewing to Enhance the Restoration of Intestinal Motility in Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Surgery is one of the most frequent treatments of colorectal cancer. However, delayed restoration of intestinal motility is a common phenomenon in patients who undergo colorectal surgery, and may reduce comfort, prevent the early…
- Trial name
- NCT06860685
- Testing
- gum chewing
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 292 people
- Sponsor
- Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Research Institute
Vertigo Benign Positional, Dizziness
The Effect of Chewing Gum on Dizziness in Patients Diagnosed With Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in the Emergency Department
Dizziness is a common reason for emergency department visits. Posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most frequent causes of peripheral vertigo.
- Trial name
- NCT07749573
- Testing
- Dimenhydrinate, Sugar-Free Mint-Flavored Chewing Gum
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital
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
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
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
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
Postoperative Ileus, Delayed Gastrointestinal Motility
Impact of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Gut Motility in Gastrointestinal Surgery Patients
Postoperative ileus (POI) is a frequent complication after abdominal surgery, leading to delayed gastrointestinal motility, prolonged hospital stay, and increased patient discomfort.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Ileus, Delayed Gastrointestinal Motility, Postoperative Gut Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT07425249
- Testing
- Chewing Gum
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Osteopenia, Osteoporosis
Calcium-Rich Food Versus Calcium Carbonate for Bone Health
This study will compare adherence, tolerability, safety, and treatment satisfaction between a calcium-rich food and a traditional calcium carbonate supplement in women ages 40 to 90 who are at increased risk for osteoporosis.
- Conditions
- Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Bone Health in Perimenopausal Women, Menopause Related Conditions
- Trial name
- NCT07763509
- Testing
- 500 mg calcium from milk-derived minerals, Calcium Carbonate 500 MG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cornell University
Pain Management, Fear
Distraction Methods for Reducing Pain and Fear During Blood Draw in Children
Blood draw is a common invasive procedure that can cause pain and fear in children. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of pinwheel blowing, 3D hologram viewing, and sugar-free gum chewing on pain and…
- Trial name
- PED-DISTRACT (NCT07770191)
- Testing
- 3D Hologram Viewing, Pinwheel Blowing, Gum Chewing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 164 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gülsev Kutman
Preterm Birth, Low Birthweight Neonate
Xylitol and the Prevention of Periodontal Disease and Preterm Birth Trial
The ground-breaking Prevention of Prematurity and Xylitol (PPaX) cluster randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted in Lilongwe, Malawi and enrolled approximately 10,069 pregnant individuals seeking to evaluate the impact…
- Conditions
- Preterm Birth, Low Birthweight Neonate, Periodontitis, Gingivitis
- Trial name
- XaPPP (NCT07424846)
- Testing
- Xylitol Chewing gum, Sorbitol chewing gum
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Premature Loss of Primary Molars
Chewing Pattern Changes Before and After Space Maintainer Placement in Children
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate changes in chewing patterns and chewing performance in children before and after placement of a unilateral fixed band-and-loop space maintainer.
- Trial name
- NCT07828158
- Testing
- Band-and-Loop Space Maintainer
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Endodontically Treated Teeth
Bite Force and Occlusal Force Distribution Following Root Canal Treatment.
Understanding the changes in bite force and occlusal force distribution in ETT is clinically important, as it can directly influence tooth prognosis, guide restorative treatment planning, and impact the long-term survival of the…
- Trial name
- B-FORCE RCT (NCT07626372)
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chulalongkorn University
Tobacco Use Cessation, Tobacco Use
Reach Through Equitable Implementation in Utah
The goal of this pragmatic, multilevel Type III Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation trial is to increase the reach of existing evidence-based interventions (EBIs) for tobacco cessation and to mitigate the impact of adverse Social…
- Conditions
- Tobacco Use Cessation, Tobacco Use, Tobacco Smoking, Tobacco Chewing
- Trial name
- REI-UT (NCT06881069)
- Testing
- Clinic Level: AAC - SDOH, AAC - Tobacco, Non-Bundled, Bundled
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,560 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Arterial Stiffness, Oral Health
Predication of Arterial Stiffness in Healthy Adults by Oral Health and Chewing Assessments
INN.oral.HEALTH is an sub-study embedded in the Innsbruck Health Promotion Program (INN.HEALTH). The study investigates whether oral health, oral structure, and oral function provide additional information for understanding…
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Oral Health, Mastication, Deglutition
- Trial name
- INNoralHEALTH (NCT07736222)
- Testing
- Dentition and Occlusal Status Assessment, Oral Health Assessment Tool, Maximum Bite Force Measurement
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VASCage GmbH
Smoking Cessation, Health Promotion
Xylitol Gum for Promoting Smoking Cessation
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if 4-week xylitol gum intervention works to promote smoking cessation in daily smokers. It will also learn about the feasibility and acceptability of using xylitol gum.
- Trial name
- NCT07240545
- Testing
- Brief smoking cessation advice, Warning leaflet, Self-help smoking cessation booklet
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Aging
Elderberry Functional Gum and Cognitive & Oral Health in Older Adults
Globally, the aging population is increasing rapidly, leading to a dramatic rise in the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Aging, Oral Microbiome
- Trial name
- NCT07054645
- Testing
- Elderberry Anthocyanin Chewing Gum
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Healhty
Chewing, Eating Rate, and Weight Status in Children
Background: Childhood obesity is a multifactorial health condition associated with profound metabolic, psychosocial, and socioeconomic ramifications across the lifespan.
- Trial name
- CHEW-KIDS (NCT07808983)
- Testing
- Test meal B, Test meal A
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ariel University