Evaluation of chewing elderly patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, temporomandibular disorders; C05.550.114.154; C05.500.607.221.897.897; M01.060.116.100

• Registration Number: RBR-6qkjzv
• Lead Sponsor: Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba - UNICAMP

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-12-15
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Volunteer possessing equal to or above 60 years of age; both genders; partially or total edentulous

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals who present severe malocclusions; submit systemic disease that could also affect the muscle activity;dementia

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Decrease in maximum bite force values determined through the use of force transducers of at least 5% in the experimental groups compared to the control group; Decrease in masticatory performance values determined by test chewing material of at least 5% in the experimental groups compared to the control group; and decrease in standard values of mandibular movement determined utilizing a cinesiography of at least 5% in the experimental groups compared to the control group

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Secondary outcomes are not expected