Evaluation of Masticatory Performance in Patients With Periodontitis

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Conditions studied: Periodontitis, Adult, Periodontitis, Oral Disease

In brief

The objective of this observational study is to assess the correlation between the severity of periodontal involvement and masticatory performance in patients with periodontitis. The secondary objectives are to identify periodontal parameters that may be associated with a reduction in masticatory performance. This study includes a single group. Participants will be asked to perform a masticatory performance test consisting of chewing a piece of gum for 20 cycles.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07665489

Run by

University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

People needed

100

Starts

2026-09-01

Expected to finish

2027-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients followed at the university hospital (CHU) with a diagnosis of periodontitis.
• No objection from the patient to participate in the study.
• Patients able to speak and understand French.

You may not qualify if…

• Minors.
• Patients under legal protection (guardianship, trusteeship, or judicial protection measures).
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Patients who refuse to participate in the study.

Where it is running

• CHU Clermont-Ferrand — Clermont-Ferrand, France

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