G20 G25
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: movement disorder only: patients with a diagnosis of Parkinson's or essential tremor under medical treatment without deep brain stimulation planned. Single oral hygiene assessment and questio
Sponsors
Neurochirurgische Klinik
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult patients with Parkinson's Disease or essential tremor that do not have DBS therapy, that do have DBS therapy or that have DBS therapy planned.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unable to give written informed consent Contraindications for dental examination Known allergies towards tooth paste or tooth dye Pregnant patients. Mouth opening unsuitable for dental examination.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Analysis of the effect of deep brain stimulation (DBS) on the oral hygiene of patients with Parkinson's and essential tremor. Data collection of challenges and problems regarding oral hygiene for patients with movement disorders. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of oral hygiene routines of patients before and after DBS. Documentation of problems utilizing oral hygiene tools. Documentation of the influence of handedness and socioeconomic status on oral hygiene. Documentation of subjective effects of DBS on oral hygiene, quality of life and self esteem. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMartin Jakobs
Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
Outcome results
None listed