Oral Health in Patients With Severe Eating Disorders

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Conditions studied: Oral Health Related Quality of Life

In brief

The overall aim of the research project is to assess whether the quality of life of patients with severe eating disorders is improved by dental treatment. Patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or non-specific binge eating disorder with extensive dental treatment need will be treated with resin composite restorations or prosthetic therapy. The primary outcome measures is oral health related quality of life. Secondary are orofacial functions and oral esthetics. Patients will be compared to a waiting list.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05703789

Run by

Karolinska Institutet

People needed

90

Starts

2022-12-27

Expected to finish

2027-11-15

Last updated by the study team

2023-01-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or non-specific binge eating disorder for a minimum of 10 years = definition of a "severe" eating disorder where extensive dental damage can be anticipated to find.
• Need of dental treatment of at least six teeth in one jaw,

You may not qualify if…

• Age <18 years or patients unable to provide informed consent.

Where it is running

• Eastman Dental Institute — Stockholm, Sweden (enrolling)

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