Clinical trials: Mastication
Dental Caries
Effect of a Sugar-Free Chewing Gum Containing Magnolia Bark Extract on Caries Lesions in Healthy Adult Volunteers
The effect of chewing gums containing MBE and xylitol on different variables related to caries and gingivitis in a sample of adult volunteers with a high risk for caries will be evaluated.
- Trial name
- NCT02310308
- Testing
- Chewing gum administration
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Università degli Studi di Sassari
Obesity, Overweight
Effect of Food Temperature and Diet Composition on Satiety, Satiety Hormones, Chewing Time and Neuronal Activity
Obesity and its related illnesses have become serious health issues, obesity is today the fifth most common cause of death. Obesity rate has dramatically enhanced in both male and female, and across all ages.
- Trial name
- NCT05822167
- Testing
- High Protein Meal at Cold Temperature, High Protein Meal at Warm Temperarute, High Protein Meal at Hot Temperature
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Muscle Pain
Laser Therapy for Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, autoimmune disease that has detrimental effects on connective tissue and other organs.
- Conditions
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Muscle Pain, Chewing Function
- Trial name
- NCT04453215
- Testing
- GaAlAs semiconductor diode laser device
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Merve Benli
Caffeine, Placebo
Caffeine & Bodybuilding Dehydration Ability
15-20 trained bodybuilding athletes were divided into caffeine gum trial (CAF) and placebo trial (PL) with a randomized, double-blind study design.
- Trial name
- NCT06431035
- Testing
- caffeine
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chih-Hui Chiu
Dental Caries, Periodontal Diseases
Xylitol Chewing-gums: Concentration in Saliva and Antibacterial Effect
a double-blind cross-over in vivo study was performed to measure the salivary concentration of Xylitol released from the two chewing gums containing different amount of the polyol.
- Trial name
- NCT03971981
- Testing
- 100% Xylitol Gum, 22% Xylitol Gum
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Università degli Studi di Sassari
Gastric Volume
Identification of Changes in Gastric Volume and Content by Ultrasound Before and After Chewing Gum
To identify by ultrasound the possible changes in gastric volume and content after chewing gum for an hour in volunteers with complete fasting (more than 8 hours).
- Trial name
- NCT02852863
- Testing
- Gum
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundación Santa Fe de Bogota
Dental Plaque, Dental Plaque Accumulation
Effect of Different Products to Support Plaque Control During Daytime
The goal of this clinical trial is to test if the additional use of different commercially available products for a better breath and plaque reduction, taken during daytime between morning and evening tooth brushing, can reduce…
- Conditions
- Dental Plaque, Dental Plaque Accumulation, Mouthwashes, Chewing Gum
- Trial name
- NCT07382310
- Testing
- Oral B Pro-Health Multi-Protection Mouth Rinse refreshing mint without alcohol (0.07% CPC), Listerine Total Care mouth rinse without alcohol, Colgate total advanced pro-shield mouth rinse without alcohol (0.075% CPC)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Abdullah University Hospital
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Bowel Functions
Menthol Chewing Gum After Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of menthol chewing gum on postoperative nausea and vomiting, bowel function, and recovery in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Bowel Functions, Postoperative Recovery
- Trial name
- NCT07796529
- Testing
- Menthol Chewing Gum
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sennur Kula Şahin
Microbial Colonization
Colonisation Efficacy of a Probiotic Chewing Gum.
To evaluate the colonization efficacy (the ability of a probiotic bacteria to remain in the mouth) delivered in a chewing gum format.
- Trial name
- NCT05624177
- Testing
- Streptococcus salivarius M18 probiotic 1 billion colony forming units chewing gum (chew 5 minutes), Streptococcus salivarius M18 probiotic 1 billion colony forming units chewing gum (chew 10 minutes)
- Where
- New Zealand
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BLIS Technologies Limited
Effect of Gum Chewing on Regaining Bowel Motility After Cesarean Section
the Role of Gum Chewing in Regaining Bowel Motility in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section
Aim:to evaluate the efficacy of postoperative gum chewing on the recovery of bowel motility after cesarean section.
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT03547284)
- Testing
- sugarless gum
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo 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
Root Resorption, Pain
Side Effects of Different Treatment Methods
this study aimed to compare the effects of fixed orthodontic treatment and clear aligner therapy on root resorption, periodontal status, pain experience and chewing performance.
- Conditions
- Root Resorption, Pain, Chewing Function
- Trial name
- NCT06709287
- Testing
- clear aligners, orthodontic metal bracket
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
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
Facies
Facial Patterns and Masticatory Symmetries
The purpose of this study is to evaluate chewing side preference, and lateral asymmetry of occlusal contact area and bite force of individuals with different craniofacial patterns
- Trial name
- NCT01286363
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Mothers, Cesarean Section Complications
The Effect of Chewing Gum After Cesarean Section on Gastrointestinal System Functions, Pain and Sleep Quality
The study will be conducted on mothers who had planned cesarean section.After the birth, the information about the surgery in the personal information form will be completed.
- Trial name
- NCT05945095
- Testing
- Gum chewing group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Artvin Coruh 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
Tobacco Smoking, Vaping
Testing a School-Based E-cigarette, Tobacco, and Betel (Areca) Nut Use Prevention Curriculum for Guam Youths
The people of the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) face higher cancer incidence, especially lung/bronchia and head-and-neck cancer, and poorer cancer outcomes, compared with the U.S. nationally.
- Conditions
- Tobacco Smoking, Vaping, Tobacco Chewing
- Trial name
- NCT05037656
- Testing
- School-based curriculum
- Where
- Guam
- Volunteers
- 538 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guam
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
Liver Cancer
Effect of Smoked Plum and Chewing Gum on Postoperative Bowel Function Following Hepatic Resection
Every patient undergoing surgery in the abdomen, such as hepatic resection, will experience temporary paralysis of bowel function.
- Trial name
- SP/GC-HCC (NCT02649153)
- Testing
- smoked plum, gum chewing
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guangxi Medical University
Dysphagia
Chewing and Oral Processing of Solid Food
Food texture modification is commonly used as an intervention for people with dysphagia (swallowing impairment). However, the field currently lacks a proper understanding of how this intervention works.
- Trial name
- NIH_HVX6 (NCT05594173)
- Testing
- Food texture modification
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto