Design and Evaluation of the Efficacy of Customized Oral Health Intervention in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis : A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: patients with multiple sclerosis will receive a customized toothbrush with a handle specifically designed according to their hand anatomy using a molding technique.
the Modified Bass technique will be taught to those with adequate motor function, while the Horizontal technique will be used for patients with significant motor limitations. Intervention 2: Control g
Sponsors
Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria are patients who are members of the Omid Charity Association of Zanjan, which is a non-governmental organization (NGO) in the city of Zanjan, who have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, do not have any mental disorders, and have provided written informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oral Health Knowledge. Timepoint: Measurement before the start of the intervention and 3 months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Through a Valid and Reliable Questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plaque Index (PI). Timepoint: Measurements will be performed at baseline (on the day of intervention) and three months after the intervention for all participants. Method of measurement: It will be measured using the Silness-Löe index with a periodontal probe on different tooth surfaces.;Bleeding on Probing (BOP). Timepoint: This assessment will be carried out at baseline (on the day of intervention) and three months after the intervention for all participants. Method of measurement: It will be assessed using a periodontal probe by recording the presence or absence of bleeding after probing.;Saliva Production. Timepoint: Measurements will be conducted at baseline (on the day of intervention) and three months after the intervention for all participants. Method of measurement: It will be measured using a sterile gauze method by calculating the weight difference before and after one minute of placement in the mouth using a precision scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam ?Fazli
Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed