Examining the Effects of Removable Denture Use in Patients Over 60 Years of Age (NCT06688669) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Examining the Effects of Removable Denture Use in Patients Over 60 Years of Age
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2024-10-25
Plain-language summary
Patients over the age of 60 who do not currently have any removable dentures but require them will be included in the study. Patients who will receive complete dentures and those who will receive partial dentures will be assessed in separate groups. Before the fabrication of the dentures, the Mini-Mental State Examination Test (MMSE), the physical normative value test (TUG), and the Oral Functional Capacity (OFC) scoring will be conducted. No intervention will be made to the treatment during the prosthetic treatment process.
The same questionnaires will be administered again three weeks after the completion of the prosthetic treatments. The impact of the use of removable dentures on test results will be evaluated. Additionally, during this session, patients will complete a patient satisfaction test regarding their dentures (OHIP-14 for patients with a removable partial denture indication, and OHIP-edent for patients with a complete denture indication). Patients will be called back after three months, and all tests will be repeated. The relationship between the Mini-Mental State Examination, the TUG test, and the OFC test with patient satisfaction will be assessed and any changes in test scores related to denture use will be investigated.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients over the age of 60
* No systemic condition that would prevent the fabrication of removable dentures
* Need for new removable dentures for both jaws
* Ability to read and understand the questions in the tests and surveys
* No barriers to communication or self-expression
* No significant physical disability affecting functionality
* No history of cancer or surgical operation in the head and neck region
* No conditions or medications that could limit test performance (e.g., Parkinson's disease)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients under the age of 60
* Patients who do not require new removable dentures
* Patients whose missing teeth can be restored with fixed prosthetic restorations and who do not need removable dentures
* Patients who are illiterate
* Patients with systemic conditions that prevent the fabrication of removable dentures
* Patients with conditions like Parkinson's disease that could restrict test performance or who use medications with side effects causing unwanted convulsions
* Patients with significant balance issues, who frequently lose balance while walking
* Geriatric patients with temporary or permanent memory loss
* Patients with any history of cancer in the head and neck region
* Patients with severe difficulty in communication and self-expression
* Patients who are not willing to participate in the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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.
What they're measuring
1
Evaluation of mini mental state examination (MMSE) test, in individuals after the use of dentures
Timeframe: From enrollment to three months after
2
Evaluation of Timed up and go (TUG) test in individuals after the use of dentures