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Oral Indicators for ED Screening
Led by University of Bologna · Updated on 2025-12-19
461
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
21 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The main objective of this research project is to explore the capability of a standardized, evidence-based study tool (the OHEDs Checklist) in the early identification of oro-dental manifestations potentially indicative of an eating disorder. The secondary objective is to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the OHEDs Checklist in comparison with validated screening instruments for eating disorders, namely the ESP, SCOFF and DEQ questionnaires.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Oral Indicators for ED Screening
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 40 years
- Presence of at least 20 permanent teeth (third molars excluded)
- Both males and females are eligible
- Ability to provide written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Use of systemic antibiotics within the previous month
- Active orthodontic treatment
- Presence of systemic diseases that may affect oral conditions, including diabetes, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Sj�f6gren's syndrome, HIV infection, hematologic diseases, neoplasms
- Mental disorders or neuromotor deficits that may interfere with the oro-dental clinical signs evaluated by the OHEDs Checklist
- Use of xerogenic medications or drugs that may alter salivary flow or oral/perioral mucosal conditions, including antihypertensives, beta-blockers, NSAIDs, antiparkinson medications, anxiolytics, antidepressants, neuroleptics
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Clinica Odontoiatrica - Reparto di Igiene Dentale, Università di Bologna
Bologna, Italy, 40125
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Research Team
M
Marco Montevecchi
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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