Validation of an Arabic version of the OHIP questionnaire for oral health assessment
Translation and Validation of the Arabic Version of the Oral Health Impact Profile Questionnaire
This study is testing a new Arabic version of a questionnaire to see if it can accurately measure how oral health affects the quality of life for elderly Arabic-speaking people who use dentures.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 254 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Future University in Egypt Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Cairo and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05751902 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to translate the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) questionnaire into Arabic and validate its effectiveness for assessing oral health-related quality of life among elderly Arabic-speaking populations. The research will involve 254 participants who have removable prostheses, asking them to complete the translated questionnaire to ensure its cultural relevance and accuracy. The study addresses the need for culturally appropriate tools in oral health assessments, particularly in regions where Arabic is the primary language.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are native Arabic patients who have had a removable partial denture within the last year.
Not a fit: Patients who are not familiar with the Arabic language or have mental or perception problems may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a validated tool for better understanding and improving oral health quality of life in Arabic-speaking populations.
How similar studies have performed: While the translation and validation of health questionnaires is a common practice, this specific adaptation for Arabic-speaking populations is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients having removable partial denture in the last year * Native Arabic patients Exclusion Criteria: * Patients non familiar with Arabic language * patients with mental or perception problems
Where this trial is running
Cairo and 1 other locations
- Future University in Egypt — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
- Future University in Egypt — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
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.