Sympthomatic and prophylactic treatment of drug induced oral dryness in elderly patients with high drug consumption. - Drug induced oral dryness
- Conditions
- Oral dryness is a common problem with serious consquences, especially among elderly individuals. The most common reason for oral dryness is drug consumption. Research has shown that an individual with more than 5 prescribed drug is at risk for oral problems. Drug consumtion is increasing among elderly, mostly due to lack in cooperation in the health care system. Oral dryness have impact on quality of life with eating difficulties and an increased rsik for dental caries.
- Registration Number
- EUCTR2006-001468-21-SE
- Lead Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Authorised-recruitment may be ongoing or finished
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
Swedish talking patients at least 65 years old with at least 6 medically prescribed drugs (not products free for sale) and with at least 10 natural teeth.
Are the trial subjects under 18? no
Number of subjects for this age range:
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years)
F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range
F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes
F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion Criteria
Sjögrens syndrom, radiation teraphy against head/neck cancer, ongoing treatment with cytostatics, serious diseases that may undo fulfillment of participation in the study, communication difficulties in swedish.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method