How common are oral mucosal lesions in Egyptian adults?
Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions Among a Sample of Adult Egyptian Subjects: Hospital Based Cross-sectional Study.
This project will check how common oral mucosal lesions are and what risk factors are linked to them in adults living in Egypt.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 14645 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT07390188 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study will examine a sample of Egyptian adults at Cairo University to estimate how frequently oral mucosal lesions (OMLs) occur. Participants will receive an oral clinical examination and complete a questionnaire about medical history, tobacco and oral habits, denture use, and other potential risk factors. Researchers will calculate prevalence rates and use statistical analysis to identify associations between lesions and demographic or behavioral factors. No experimental treatments or interventions are provided as part of the project.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 and older who are Egyptian, able to consent, and able to open their mouth and provide accurate health and habit information are eligible.
Not a fit: People who refuse participation, who cannot open their mouth, or who need immediate medical attention for acute symptoms are unlikely to benefit from this observational project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help clinicians and public-health planners better target screening and prevention for oral mucosal lesions in Egypt.
How similar studies have performed: Similar cross-sectional surveys in other countries have successfully documented OML prevalence and common risk factors such as tobacco use and denture-related trauma.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults, 18 years old and above, Egyptian individuals Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals refusing to participate in the study. Individuals unable to give accurate or full information due to suffering from acute symptoms, requiring immediate intervention. Individuals unable to give accurate or full information due to any disease preventing them from opening their mouth.
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Cairo University — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Eslam El Zayat, BSC of Oral & Dental Medicine
- Email: eslam.elzayat@dentistry.cu.edu.eg
- Phone: +201062630864
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.