Impact of an Oral Health Intervention

This pilot study will assess the effectiveness of an original oral health education program on affecting the behaviors of patients diagnosed with eating disorders.

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Key information

Conditions

Eating Disorder Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Feeding and Eating Disorders Hyperphagia Mental Disorders Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive

Age range

13 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders Clinic

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Patient of the UNC Center for Excellence for Eating Disorders inpatient unit or outpatient clinic.
Diagnosis of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa
Aged 13-50 years
English-speaking

Exclusion criteria

Decisionally impaired (i.e., Incapable of providing informed consent in the opinion of the primary care provider in UNC Center for Excellence for Eating Disorders)
Involuntarily committed to the inpatient service of the UNC Department of Psychiatry

Treatment and study plan

Smiles Matter Oral Health Education Series

Behavioral

Three sessions scheduled 2 weeks apart consisting of 15-20 minutes of didactic learning, 10 minutes of a group/personal exercise, and 10 minutes of questions that the patients have on the topic discussed that day

Primary outcomes

Percent Change of Participants Able to Correctly Identify Possible Oral Effects of Eating Disorders

Time frame: Baseline, Week 6

A multiple choice survey inquiring about potential effects of eating disorders (e.g., Tooth erosion, Probable erosion sites, Tooth sensitivity, Dry mouth, Enlarged saliva glands, Oral cancer, or No pain) and Positive Self-Perception (e.g., Confidence, Appearance, Kissing, General Health Attendance) posed as Yes/No response.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Impact of an Oral Health Intervention Among a Group of Patients With Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa)

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Apr 19, 2019
Registry last updated: Apr 19, 2019

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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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