Creating a new tool to measure oral health in adults
Development of a PROMIS measure for adult dental patients
This study is creating new tools to help understand how oral health affects adults' daily lives, including things like pain, appearance, and emotional well-being, so that we can better support patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10675454 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a set of four oral health assessment tools specifically for adults, using the PROMIS methodology. These tools will evaluate key areas of oral health-related quality of life, including oral function, orofacial pain, orofacial appearance, and psychosocial impact. By consolidating over 53 existing oral health instruments into a standardized metric, the research seeks to provide a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of how oral health affects patients. This will involve analyzing current instruments and gathering data from focus groups to ensure the new measures are relevant and effective.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults experiencing various oral health issues, including dental caries and related disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have any oral health concerns or those under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved assessments of oral health, enabling better patient care and treatment outcomes in dentistry.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully developed patient-reported outcome measures in other health domains, suggesting a strong potential for success in this novel approach to oral health.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: John, Mike — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: John, Mike
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.