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Integrated Oral Care Intervention for Xerostomia in Diabetes Patients
Led by Khyber Medical University Peshawar · Updated on 2026-02-20
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
25 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Lead Sponsor
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Khyber Teaching Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Diabetes patients commonly experience dry mouth also known as xerostomia which can affect eating speaking oral health and overall quality of life. This study evaluates whether simple oral care actions delivered by endocrinologists during routine diabetes clinic visits can improve dry mouth symptoms and oral health related quality of life. Endocrinologists will be trained to screen for dry mouth provide brief counseling prescribe saliva substitutes and refer patients to dental services when needed. Adult patients with diabetes and symptoms of dry mouth will be followed before and after the intervention to assess changes in xerostomia severity and oral health outcomes. The study will also explore barriers and facilitators to integrating oral health care into routine diabetes management in Pakistan.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Integrated Oral Care Intervention for Xerostomia in Diabetes Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Presence of a single stone in the renal pelvis.
- Age less than 18 years.
- No congenital or acquired urinary tract abnormalities.
- No pre-existing chest diseases (e.g., chronic lung disease, pleural effusion).
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients with multiple kidney stones.
- Calyceal stones (stones located specifically in a calyx).
- Pelviureteric junction obstruction (PUJO).
- Pelvic kidney (renal ectopia).
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Lady Reading Hospital
Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan, 25000
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Dr Mahdia Babak, BDS, MPH
CONTACT
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Dr. Mohammad Jawad, MBBS, MCPS
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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