The Turkish Mastication Observation and Evaluation (T-MOE) Instrument

Completed

• Conditions: Chewing Problem; Swallowing Disorder
• Interventions: Diagnostic Test: T-MOE

• Registration Number: NCT03811353
• Lead Sponsor: Hacettepe University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the reliability and validity of the T-MOE among pediatric patients with chewing disorders.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to test the reliability and validity of the T-MOE among pediatric patients with chewing disorders.The internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and criterion validity of T-MOE will be investigated. The internal consistency will be assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) value with 95 % confidence intervals will be calculated for test-retest reliability. The criterion validity of the scale will be determined by assessing the correlation between the T-MOE and Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale and Tongue Thrust Rating Scale.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2019-01-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 2019-01-18
• Study First Posted: 2019-01-22
• Study Start: 2019-02-19
• Status Verified: 2019-03
• Primary Completion: 2019-03-19
• Study Completion: 2019-03-19
• Last Update Submitted: 2019-03-19
• Last Update Posted: 2019-03-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

• Having chewing disorders aged between 18 months-12 years
• Being serebral palsy
• Being healthy children

Exclusion Criteria

• No chewing disorders
• A child aged below 6 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Healthy children	T-MOE	Chewing performance will be evaluated with T-MOE and the Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale. Tongue control will also be evaluated by Tongue Thrust Rating Scale.
Children with cerebral palsy	T-MOE	Chewing performance will be evaluated with T-MOE and the Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale. Tongue control will also be evaluated by Tongue Thrust Rating Scale.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The Turkish Mastication Observation and Evaluation (T-MOE) Instrument	3 months	This instrument is used to evaluate chewing function in children. The T-MOE includes 8 items, and could be scored between 1 to 4. Higher scores indicate better chewing function, lower scores indicate worse chewing function.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale (KCPS)	3 months	This scale is used to determine chewing performance level of children. The KCPS has 5 steps including 0 to 4. 0 means 'Normal chewing function' and 4 means 'No biting and chewing'.
Tongue Thrust Rating Scale (TTRS)	3 months	This scale is used to determine tongue thrust severity of children. The TTRS has 4 steps between 0 to 3. Step 0 means 'No tongue thrust.' and step 3 means 'Severe tongue thrust. The tongue is positioned out of the mouth.'

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hacetttepe University; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey