Improving oral health in patients with severe eating disorders

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This research project aims to evaluate whether dental treatment can enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from severe eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or non-specific binge eating disorder. Patients requiring extensive dental work will receive either resin composite restorations or prosthetic therapy, while others will be placed on a waiting list for comparison. The study will assess changes in oral health-related quality of life, orofacial functions, and oral aesthetics over a two-year period. The hypothesis posits that there may be no significant difference in quality of life outcomes between treated and untreated patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or non-specific binge eating disorder for a minimum of 10 years = definition of a "severe" eating disorder where extensive dental damage can be anticipated to find.
* Need of dental treatment of at least six teeth in one jaw,

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \<18 years or patients unable to provide informed consent.

Where it's running

• Eastman Dental Institute
  Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ulrica Gidlund, DDS
• Email: ulrica.gidlund@ki.se
• Phone: +46735089213

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.