Xerostomia in Dialysis Patients – Oral Care to Reduce Hyposalivation, Dental Biofilms and Gingivitis in Patients with Terminal Renal Insufficiency: A Randomized Clinical Study

Xerostomia in Dialysis Patients – Oral Care to Reduce Hyposalivation, Dental Biofilms and Gingivitis in Patients with Terminal Renal Insufficiency: A Randomized Clinical Study - Xerostomia in dialysis patients

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00029636

Enrollment

Registered

2022-07-20

Start date

2019-10-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

N19 Z49 K02.9 K05.0

Interventions

Group 1: Instructed new oral hygiene regime with 2 x daily toothbrushing plus oral care eatable gel application, gel used up to 6 times /d for 28 days Group 2: Control group with instructed oral hygie

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

30 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Measured hyposalivation (saliva flow rate), written consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: No written consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction of xerostomia (Frequency), reduction of dental plaque SLI, decline of gingivitis GPM/T, improving oral health related individual profile OHIP-G14	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Caries prevalence DMF/S, denture hygiene DHI, quality of life (questionnaires)	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactLeonie Egbring

ORMED Institute for Oral Medicine at the University of Witten/Herdecke

l.egbring@icloud.com+49 2302 915 1356

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026