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Edentulous JawNCT03879083

The Impact of Rugae Reproduction on Complete Dentures Patients' Satisfaction

A study testing Addition of palatal rugae to the complete denture surface and The removal of the palatal rugae from the complete denture surface in people with Edentulous Jaw, run by University of Jordan at 1 site in Jordan.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The palatal rugae, refer to asymmetrical and irregular elevations of the mucosa located in the anterior third of the palate, on each side of the median palatal raphe and behind the incisive papilla. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 45 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Edentulous Jaw
What is being tested?
Addition of palatal rugae to the complete denture surface and The removal of the palatal rugae from the complete denture surface
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
44 participants
Where
1 siteJordan
Study dates
1 May 2019to 25 Feb 2020
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 45 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients seeking a set of conventional maxillary and mandibular complete dentures at the University of Jordan Hospital, for the first time or as a replacement of their previous dentures.
  • Patients aged between 45 and 80 years old.
  • Patients had been completely edentulous for at least 3 months
  • Patients without severe underlying medical conditions, neuromascular dysfunction, auditory problems, mental conditions, oral pathology, xerostomia, or tied tongue condition.
  • Patients who approved and consented to participation.

Who cannot join

None listed.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Jordan1 site
  • University of Jordan Hospital

    Amman, 11942

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About this study

Official title: The Impact of Rugae Reproduction on Complete Dentures Patients' Satisfaction: A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial

The palatal rugae, refer to asymmetrical and irregular elevations of the mucosa located in the anterior third of the palate, on each side of the median palatal raphe and behind the incisive papilla. The lack of the rugae area on the polished areas of the dentures has been suggested to impact phonetics in denture patients. Therefore, the aim of this randomized crossover clinical trial was to compare patients' reported satisfaction with their complete dentures and oral health related quality of life, when provided with a denture with a reproduction of their rugae on the anterior palatal area as opposed to a polished palatal surface.

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The use of dentures could impact the patients' phonetics which could impact their speech. Phonetics could be affected by multiple factors such as having a proper occlusal vertical dimension, proper occlusal plane, correctly positioned anterior and posterior teeth, and adequate contouring of the palatal surface. The lack of the rugae area on the polished areas of the dentures has been also suggested to impact phonetics in denture patients.

The palatal rugae, refer to asymmetrical and irregular elevations of the mucosa located in the anterior third of the palate, on each side of the median palatal raphe and behind the incisive papilla. In addition to enhancing phonetics, the precise reproduction of the rugae in the complete dentures has been suggested to enhance mastication, deglutition and better taste perception. However, these suggestions were based on empirical evidence.

Many studies have described methods for replicating the patients rague on complete dentures, however there are no clinical study to ascertain or negate the impact of this procedure. Therefore, the aim of this randomized crossover clinical trial was to compare patients' reported satisfaction with their complete dentures and oral health related quality of life, when provided with a denture with a reproduction of their rugae on the anterior palatal area as opposed to a polished palatal surface. The null hypothesis was that there would be no difference in patients' reported satisfaction rate using visual analogue scale (VAS) and Oral Health Impact Profile for Edentulous Patients (OHIP-EDENT) Questionnaire response between the two types of palatal contours after using each type for one month post-delivery.

Conditions
Edentulous Jaw
Being tested
Addition of palatal rugae to the complete denture surface, The removal of the palatal rugae from the complete denture surface
Medical subject headings
Jaw, Edentulous

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Addition of palatal rugae to the complete denture surfaceOther

    The addition and reproduction of the patient's own palatal rugae to the complete maxillary denture palatal surface.

  • The removal of the palatal rugae from the complete denture surfaceOther

    The removal of the palatal rugae from the complete maxillary denture palatal surface to become a smooth surface

Study groups in NCT03879083
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
With reproduction of palatal rugaeExperimentalParticipants will receive maxillary complete dentures with a reproduction of the patients's own palatal rugae to the palatal surface.
Receives: Other: The removal of the palatal rugae from the complete denture surface
Without reproduction of palatal rugae (smooth surface)Active comparatorParticipants will receive maxillary complete dentures with smooth palatal surfaces without a reproduction of the patients's own palatal rugae to the palatal surface.
Receives: Other: Addition of palatal rugae to the complete denture surface

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Patients' reported overall satisfaction with their dentures

    Patients overall satisfaction rate using visual analogue scale (a measurement instrument represented in a straight horizontal line of fixed length, 100 mm. The ends are defined as the extreme limits of the parameter to be measured (satisfied and unsatisfied). Orientated from the left 'best' to the right 'worst').

    Measured: 60 days

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Patients reported oral health related quality of life

    Patients reported oral health related quality of life using the Oral Health Impact Profile for Edentulous Patients (OHIP-EDENT) Questionnaire; The OHIP-EDENT index has 20 items and uses a 0-5 scale where 0 is never and 5 is always. The minimum overall score can be 20 and maximum 100.

    Measured: 60 days

  2. Patients' reported overall satisfaction with their dentures during speaking.

    Patients overall satisfaction rate during speaking using visual analogue scale (a measurement instrument represented in a straight horizontal line of fixed length, 100 mm. The ends are defined as the extreme limits of the parameter to be measured (satisfied and unsatisfied). Orientated from the left 'best' to the right 'worst').

    Measured: 60 days

  3. Patients' reported overall satisfaction with their dentures during eating

    Patients overall satisfaction rate during eating using visual analogue scale (a measurement instrument represented in a straight horizontal line of fixed length, 100 mm. The ends are defined as the extreme limits of the parameter to be measured (satisfied and unsatisfied). Orientated from the left 'best' to the right 'worst').

    Measured: 60 days

  4. Patients' reported overall satisfaction with their dentures during drinking

    Patients overall satisfaction rate during drinking using visual analogue scale (a measurement instrument represented in a straight horizontal line of fixed length, 100 mm. The ends are defined as the extreme limits of the parameter to be measured (satisfied and unsatisfied). Orientated from the left 'best' to the right 'worst').

    Measured: 60 days

  5. Patients' reported overall satisfaction with their ability to clean their dentures

    Patients overall satisfaction rate with their ability to clean their dentures using visual analogue scale (a measurement instrument represented in a straight horizontal line of fixed length, 100 mm. The ends are defined as the extreme limits of the parameter to be measured (satisfied and unsatisfied). Orientated from the left 'best' to the right 'worst').

    Measured: 60 days

  6. Patients' reported overall satisfaction with their phonetics

    Patients' reported overall satisfaction with their phonetics using visual analogue scale (a measurement instrument represented in a straight horizontal line of fixed length, 100 mm. The ends are defined as the extreme limits of the parameter to be measured (satisfied and unsatisfied). Orientated from the left 'best' to the right 'worst').

    Measured: 60 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Mar 2019
  2. Study start1 May 2019
  3. Primary completion25 Dec 2019
  4. Study completion25 Feb 2020

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Model description
Patients will randomly be allocated to either group A/B or B/A. Group A: Patients receiving a reproduction of their palatal rugae Group B: Patients receiving a smooth palatal surface. After insertion, all participants will be followed up for a minimum of 1 week to correct any issues with the dentures and eliminate patient complaints. All patients will be recalled at 2 month after insertion to answer questions using the VAS and to fill out the Oral Health Impact Profile-20 EDENT (OHIP-EDENT), and receive the other type of palatal contour. After the second periodthe same process will be repeated.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
44 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03879083
Sponsor's protocol ID
10/2019/27400
Status last verified
Apr 2020
First submitted
15 Mar 2019
Last updated
28 Apr 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Addition of palatal rugae to the complete denture surface and The removal of the palatal rugae from the complete denture surface in people with Edentulous Jaw, run by University of Jordan at 1 site in Jordan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Apr 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Jordan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Patients' reported overall satisfaction with their dentures (time frame: 60 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Apr 2020.

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