Integrated oral care for dry mouth in adults with diabetes
Official title: The Impact of Integrated Oral Care Intervention Provided by Endocrinologists on Oral Health and Well-being in Diabetes Patients
Run by Khyber Medical University Peshawar · NCT07425275 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will test whether simple oral care steps given by diabetes doctors during routine clinic visits can reduce dry mouth and improve oral health for adults with diabetes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
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| Ages | Any age to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Khyber Medical University Peshawar Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Peshawar, KPK) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 25, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 18, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07425275 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who report symptoms of dry mouth and attend participating endocrinology clinics in Peshawar are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without symptoms of dry mouth, those who require advanced dental or surgical treatment for oral disease, or those unable to attend the enrolled clinics are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Endocrinologists at Khyber Medical University–affiliated hospitals will be trained to screen for dry mouth, provide brief counseling, prescribe topical saliva substitutes, and refer patients to dental services. Adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who report symptoms of xerostomia will be enrolled consecutively during outpatient visits and followed before and after the intervention. Outcomes include xerostomia severity (Xerostomia Inventory), oral health–related quality of life (OHIP-14), and objective oral health status (Oral Health Assessment Tool). Implementation metrics (reach, adoption, fidelity, acceptability) will be measured using the RE-AIM framework and contextual factors explored through interviews guided by CFIR.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could have less dry mouth, fewer oral health problems, and improved eating, speaking, and quality of life from simple care delivered during diabetes visits.
How similar studies have gone: Use of saliva substitutes and brief oral-care counseling has shown symptomatic benefit in other populations, but integrating routine oral screening and referral into diabetes clinics is relatively novel with limited prior implementation data.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of a single stone in the renal pelvis. * Age less than 18 years. * No congenital or acquired urinary tract abnormalities. * No pre-existing chest diseases (e.g., chronic lung disease, pleural effusion). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with multiple kidney stones. * Calyceal stones (stones located specifically in a calyx). * Pelviureteric junction obstruction (PUJO). * Pelvic kidney (renal ectopia).
Where it's running
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Lady Reading Hospital
Peshawar, Kpk, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dr. Mahdia Babak, BDS, MPH — Institute of Public Health, Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar, Pakistan
- Study coordinator: Dr Mahdia Babak, BDS, MPH
- Email: mahdia.iph@kmu.edu.pk
- Phone: +92 331 0066683
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.