Changes of the salivary cortisol in patients with dental phobia before and after psychotheapeutic treatment.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: F40.9; Phobic anxiety disorder, unspecified

• Registration Number: DRKS00009552
• Lead Sponsor: niversität Witten/Herdecke

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2015-08-31
• Study Start: 2015-10-22
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Phobic patients mus show a minimum DAS score of 38. Saliva is collected after 2 pm.

Exclusion Criteria

hormonal treatment; endicrinological diseases (e.g. hyperthyroidy); radiation within the head and neck area.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Caomparision of the DAS score values at T0 and T2. <br><br>time points:<br>immediately after entering the dental office (T0),<br>immediately after the dental investigation (T1), <br>after the second dental investigation (T2)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Statistical comparison of the following parameters at measuring time points T0 and T2:<br><br>STAI-state scores, calivary cortisol concentration, proteinconcentration, salivary secretion rate<br><br><br><br>