Clinical trials: Mastication
Postprandial Lipemia, Gastric Emptying
The Almond Yogurt Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore how almond food structure influences gastric emptying rates when consumed by healthy adult women as part of a standardized breakfast meal.
- Conditions
- Postprandial Lipemia, Gastric Emptying, Satiety Response
- Trial name
- AYS (NCT07065461)
- Testing
- 115 g serving of yogurt with 60 g almonds
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
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
Horton Disease
Chewing Gum Test for the Diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis (Horton's Disease) - ChewingHort
It is hypothesized that chewing-gums may be a useful test to unmask jaws intermittent claudication in order to enhance the diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Trial name
- ChewingHort (NCT04010097)
- Testing
- chewing gum
- Where
- 6 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Limoges
Healthy
Particle Sizing of Masticated Tree Nuts - Pistachios and Brazils
The investigators want to understand how oral processing (chewing) of nuts affects particle size and the presence of lipid (fat) on the cut surfaces.
- Trial name
- NCT02497768
- Testing
- Chewing of nuts
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
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
Xerostomia, Hyposalivation
The Effect of Biotene® on the Symptoms of Xerostomia and Mastication and Swallowing
This study will compare the effects of Biotene® Oral Balance Moisturizing Gel (Biotene), an over-the-counter artificial saliva, that the effects of a sham condition on oral health-related quality of life, mastication, and…
- Trial name
- NCT04323384
- Testing
- Biotene® Oralbalance Moisturizing Gel
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
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
Bowel Ileus, Flatus
Chewing Gum on Postoperative Ileus in Children
Traditional postoperative care has been challenged recently to improve and speedup recovery (including the return of bowel function) such that patients can be discharged to home more quickly.
- Trial name
- GUM_1 (NCT03666377)
- Testing
- Gum chewing
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Healthy Aging, Gender
The Test of Mastication and Swallowing Solids and the Timed Water Swallow Test
This study aimed to gather more information regarding two clinically relevant tests: The Test of Mastication and Swallowing Solids (TOMASS) and the Timed Water Swallow Test (TWST).
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Gender, Swallowing Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05132452
- Testing
- The Test of Mastication and Swallowing Solids (TOMASS) and the Timed Water Swallow Test (TWST)
- Volunteers
- 298 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Gingivitis
Propolis Containing Chewing Gum and Gingivitis
Propolis is a natural, non-toxic, sticky substance produced by honeybees that can kill bacteria, fungi, and larvae invading the beehive. It has been used in the treatment of infections and healing of wounds and burns for years.
- Trial name
- NCT06685419
- Testing
- Propolis containing gum
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- naksaka
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
Intravenous Blood Sampling, Pain and Anxiety
The Effect of Chewing Gum on Pain and State Anxiety During Intravenous Blood Sampling
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of chewing gum during intravenous blood sampling on pain and anxiety levels in individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT07892365
- Testing
- Chewing gum was done during the intravenous blood draw procedure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dicle University
Obesity
The Effects of Mastication on Energy Release From Walnuts
With an emphasis on oral processing, this study seeks to characterize the mechanisms that account for the high satiation properties of walnuts and low energy yield during digestion.
- Trial name
- NCT02927028
- Testing
- Chewing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
Craniotomy, Craniectomy
Influences of Types of Skull Surgery on Temporomandibular Joint Performance
There are two purposes on this study: to investigate the effect of craniectomy and craniotomy on temporomandibular joint TMJ) movement, function and quality of life (QoL)
- Trial name
- NCT01966939
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Non-sarcopenic Subjects, Possible Sarcopenia
Research on the Possible Relationship Between Sarcopenia and Oral Muscle Function
This study will focus on community-dwelling elderly individuals and will follow the community screening process recommended by AWGS.
- Conditions
- Non-sarcopenic Subjects, Possible Sarcopenia, Sarcopenia (With Low ASM by BIM)
- Trial name
- GSOM (NCT07658612)
- Testing
- Non interventional study
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 251 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung University of Science and Technology
Smokeless Tobacco
Human Laboratory Study of Smokeless Tobacco Products
With the advent of restrictions on public smoking, the tobacco industry has introduced a variety of novel smokeless tobacco products (NSTP) to allow continued tobacco use.
- Trial name
- NCT01100216
- Testing
- Nicotine Lozenge, Stonewall Dissolvable Tobacco Pieces, Camel Snus Frost
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Xerostomia
Influence of Two Paraffin Wax Chewing Gums of Different Consistency on the Stimulated Saliva Flow Rate
The study examines two different chewing gums with regard to consistency and its influence on the result of sialometry
- Trial name
- NCT04661761
- Testing
- Paraffin Pellets from Aurosan GmbH, Chewing wax from the Saliva-Check Buffer from GC Europe
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Glucose, High Blood, Glucose, Low Blood
The Effect of Chewing Duration on Blood Glucose Levels
This study aims to assess the impact of speed of consumption of two starch-based foods varying in fibre content on blood glucose levels in normal healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT04648397
- Testing
- Low glycaemic load, high fibrous product, High glycaemic load, low fibrous product
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University and Research
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
Satisfaction, Patient, Bite Force
PEEK Vs Titanium for All-on-4 Prosthesis
This crossover clinical study will examine the impact of the framework material of implant-supported prostheses on patient satisfaction and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) with mandibular All-on-4 implant…
- Trial name
- NCT06700733
- Testing
- PEEK prosthesis, Titanium prosthesis
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University