Comparing oral health in Wilson's disease patients and healthy controls

Oral Health and Wilson's Disease: SOMAWI

Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild · NCT05444127

This study looks at the dental health of people with Wilson's disease compared to healthy individuals to see how the condition affects their teeth and mouth.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment150 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorFondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild (network)
Locations3 sites (Ivry-sur-Seine and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05444127 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the dental health of patients with Wilson's disease, comparing those with hepatic and neurological forms to a control group. It will utilize the CAOD index to assess caries severity through clinical examinations and panoramic dental imaging. Additionally, saliva samples will be analyzed to measure copper levels, which may indicate the effectiveness of treatment. The study seeks to understand the impact of Wilson's disease on oral quality of life and dental health.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with Wilson's disease and those undergoing routine dental consultations.

Not a fit: Patients with severe psychiatric disorders, liver transplant recipients, or those with acute decompensation of Wilson's disease may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve understanding of oral health challenges faced by patients with Wilson's disease and inform better dental care strategies.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically on oral health in Wilson's disease, studies on related conditions have shown the importance of dental health assessments, suggesting potential for meaningful insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Express consent to participate in the study
* Member of or beneficiary of a social security scheme
* For cases: Affected by Wilson's disease
* For controls: Benefiting from a first routine dental consultation with dental panoramic imaging, outside of an emergency context or treatment follow-up/maintenance

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient benefiting from a legal protection measure
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Severe psychiatric disorders with behavioral disorders
* For cases:

  * hepatic or neurological decompensation
  * liver transplant patient
* For witnesses:

  * Patient with hepatic or neurological disease
  * Patient taking dietary supplements enriched with copper or zinc or zinc supplementation
  * Patient wearing removable prostheses with zinc-enriched prosthetic adhesives (Fixodent ProPlus®)

Where this trial is running

Ivry-sur-Seine and 2 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Wilson Disease

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.