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Research on the relationship between jaw closing force and swallowing functio

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
dysphagia
Registration Number
JPRN-UMIN000044020
Lead Sponsor
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
300
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects who have impaired cognitive function and cannot follow instructions. Subjects who have anatomical defects due to surgery in the maxillofacial region. Subjects with progressive muscle disease that can affect systemic muscles and the perioral region. Subjects with temporomandibular joint symptoms. Subjects who use implantable medical devices such as pacemakers.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Measures jaw closing force, bite force quotient, tongue pressure, masticatory function, and dry mouth, and evaluates the relationship between jaw closing force and oral function.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Measure or question the closing force, BMI (Body Mass Index), limb skeletal muscle mass, grip strength, FOIS (Functional Oral Intake Scale), MNA-SF (Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form). Assess the relationship between jaw closure and physical function and nutritional status.
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