Effects of a four-week 'free sugar' avoidence on the physical and psychological well-being of dental students. A mixed quantitative and qualitative study.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: K05.1; K05.0; K02.9; Chronic gingivitis; Acute gingivitis; Dental caries, unspecified

• Registration Number: DRKS00031765
• Lead Sponsor: Klinik für Zahnerhaltungskunde und Parodontologie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-04-25
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Students of dentistry
- Generally healthy
- Consuming more than 25 g of free sugars per day (determined via RKI-DEGS questionnaire)

Exclusion Criteria

- Diabetes mellitus and other diseases affecting the sugar metabolism
- Eating disorders

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mention of symptoms associated with sugar avoidence. These are queried daily for 4 weeks in a symptom diary according to both suggestions and free entry.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
- Pre-post comparison in the Craving Questionnaire (modified QSU-brief) <br>- Pre-post comparison of nutrients in the food frequency questionnaire (RKI-DEGS questionnaire)<br>- Pre-post comparison BMI<br>- Pre-post comparison oral health and microbiota<br>- Semistructured interviews<br>- Physical activity (medical history)<br>- Follow-up question on diet after 3 months