Oral signs to help spot eating disorders early

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

The OHEDS study uses a standardized OHEDs Checklist completed by trained clinicians during routine intraoral exams to record oro-dental signs potentially linked to disordered eating. Participants aged 18–40 with at least 20 permanent teeth also complete validated eating-disorder questionnaires (SCOFF, ESP, DEQ) in a cross-sectional, multicenter design. Researchers will compare the Checklist's total score to questionnaire results to estimate sensitivity, specificity, and to identify an optimal clinical cutoff for suspicion. All assessments are observational and performed as part of scheduled dental care without introducing experimental interventions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18 and 40 years
* Presence of at least 20 permanent teeth (third molars excluded)
* Both males and females are eligible
* Ability to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Use of systemic antibiotics within the previous month
* Active orthodontic treatment
* Presence of systemic diseases that may affect oral conditions, including: diabetes, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Sjögren's syndrome, HIV infection, hematologic diseases, neoplasms
* Mental disorders or neuromotor deficits that may interfere with the oro-dental clinical signs evaluated by the OHEDs Checklist
* Use of xerogenic medications or drugs that may alter salivary flow or oral/perioral mucosal conditions, including: antihypertensives, beta-blockers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antiparkinson medications, anxiolytics, antidepressants, neuroleptics

Where it's running

• Clinica Odontoiatrica - Reparto di Igiene Dentale, Università di Bologna
  Bologna, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Marco Montevecchi
• Email: m.montevecchi@unibo.it
• Phone: 0039‭0512088128‬

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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.