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Gum chewing and oral health in older people in the community

Completed
Conditions
Oral health
Oral Health
Registration Number
ISRCTN65719588
Lead Sponsor
King's College London (UK)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 60 years and over, either sex
2. Dentate: with a minimum of 6 natural teeth
3. Living independently in the community

Exclusion Criteria

1. Living in residential care
2. Taken antibiotics during the 4 weeks prior to commencing the trial
3. Not able to understand and give informed consent

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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