Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of a Home-based Orofacial Exercise Program on Oral Aperture of Systemic Sclerosis Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Cukurova University

Conditions:

Microstomia

Systemic Sclerosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Systemic sclerosis is a systemic disease which may involve multiple organ systems and cause functional disabilities. Microstomia is one of the most common complications of the disease which may result...

Detailed Description

The study was designed as a single-blind, prospective, randomized controlled study with a 2-month follow-up period, carried out in rheumatology outpatient clinic, between March 2017 - January 2019. Sy...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \* systemic sclerosis patients with an interincisal distance of \<40 mm

Exclusion

  • patients with missing teeth
  • dysfunction of temporo-mandibular joints
  • oral malignancy
  • recent dental procedures
  • multiple active digital ulcers
  • diagnosed psychiatric conditions

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 31 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04336475

Start Date

March 1 2017

End Date

January 31 2019

Last Update

April 29 2020

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Cukurova University

Adana, Turkey (Türkiye), 01030