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Investigation of a new evaluation method using test gummy jelly which comprehensively evaluates chewing swallowing movement after mandibular bone reconstructio

Phase 1
Conditions
mandible reconstruction
Registration Number
JPRN-UMIN000029157
Lead Sponsor
Department of Oral Surgery, Osaka Medical College
Brief Summary

Patients who had undergone mandibular reconstruction and had no mastication or swallowing problems were included in the study. The subjects were asked to chew and their chewing efficiency was measured. The patients swallowed the chewed gummy jelly, and the state immediately before swallowing the gummy jelly and the swallowing movement were simultaneously observed using a transnasal optical endoscope to observe the swallowing function.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete: follow-up continuing
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
16
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Underage, those with chew swallowing disorder, and those with allergies to gummies

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
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