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NCT Number: NCT03295435

Composition of Functional Tooth Units and Nutrient Intake in Older Men

Various definitions of poor dentition in older adults has been linked with inadequate intake of nutrients and poor diet quality. This study aims to look at the associations between poor dentition as defined by the composition of functional tooth units, and dietary intake of nutrients in community dwelling older men.

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Key information

Conditions

Oral Health of Older Men Dietary Assessment of Older Men

Age range

78 year and older

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

The Centre for Education and Research on Ageing

Sydney, New South Wales, 2234, Australia

About this study

Poor dentition, defined by numbers of teeth, functional tooth units or edentulism has been previously shown to be associated with poor intakes of nutrients in older adults, including but not limited to vitamin C, calcium, fibre, protein, zinc and folate. Similar findings have been found when poor dentition is defined by the presence of a prosthesis. Reasons for this inverse relationship include poor denture quality, reduced chewing capacity, or the inadequacy of prosthesis to replace natural teeth.

However limited studies have looked at how the composition (natural verses prosthetic) of functional tooth units is associated with nutrient intake. A cross sectional analysis of a cohort of male older adults, participating in an ongoing longitudinal study, was conducted to investigate nutrition and oral health associations, including the relationship between the composition of functional tooth units and nutrient intake.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

-

Exclusion criteria

  • Moved inter or intrastate (moved out of study area)
  • Death
  • Refused to participate
  • previously withdrawn

Treatment and study plan

Composition of functional tooth units

Other

Composition of functional tooth units measured by trained oral health therapists and was categorised into 3 groups:

Group A: Natural units only Group B: Natural & Prosthetic units present Group C: No natural units present

Primary outcomes

  1. Dietary intake of nutrients

    Time frame: 45 minute interview on 1 day (cross-sectional).

    A diet history was performed, and data entered into a database which provided daily average nutrient intakes.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Sydney

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Associations Between the Composition of Functional Tooth Units and Nutrient Intake in Older Men: the Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project.

Acronym: CHAMP

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Sep 27, 2017
Registry last updated
Sep 27, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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