Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of Taste Sensation Changes During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
Lead Sponsor:
Biruni University
Conditions:
Taste Disorders
Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Eligibility:
All Genders
10-19 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to determine the changes in taste perception that may occur before and after the initiation of treatment in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. A total of 128 pat...
Detailed Description
This interventional clinical study aimed to investigate whether fixed orthodontic treatment affects taste perception in adolescent patients. A total of 128 participants aged 10 to 19 years were recrui...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged between 10 and 19 years
- Applied to the Orthodontics Clinic at Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry
- Provided written informed consent (or assent with guardian consent if under 18)
- Randomized to either fixed orthodontic treatment or control group
Exclusion
- Presence of systemic disease
- Current smoker
- Using medications known to affect taste (e.g., captopril, fluoxetine hydrochloride, sulfadoxine)
- Diagnosed with salivary gland disorders
- Presence of any pathology that may cause dry mouth (xerostomia)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 15 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
128 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06989736
Start Date
September 1 2024
End Date
February 15 2025
Last Update
May 25 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry Department of orthodontic
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)