Impact of Tooth Loss and Denture on Oral Senses and Food Preferences (NCT04281056) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Tooth Loss and Denture on Oral Senses and Food Preferences
France40 participantsStarted 2022-03-16
Plain-language summary
Tooth loss impacts taste abilities and food intake. Present study aims at pertaining the impact of teeth loss and the replacement by means of complete denture on taste and trigeminal abilities, and on food preferences, and taste appetence.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 79 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Study Group : being completely edentulous and wearing denture for at least one year, wearing denture during meals, with clean and stable dentures. Controls:
controls Group : dentate subjects (25 teeth at leas, non endodontically treated) with molars in Angle's Class I occlusion, having no functional disturbance of mastication and not undergoing dental treatment at the time of the recording. Matched with subjects of the study group for age, sex, tabacco consumption, and saliva flow rate.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Aged under 18 or over 80 Y,
* not consenting to participate
* suffering from dental
* periodontal or gum pain for the last month.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.