Research on prevention of low nutritional state for elderly person using chewing-gum

Research on prevention of low nutritional state for elderly person using chewing-gum - Research on prevention of low nutritional state for elderly person using chewing-gum

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000040819

Enrollment

100

Registered

2020-06-18

Start date

2019-12-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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

Conditions

oral hypofunction

Interventions

Group given chewing-gum Chewing-gum is given for 2 months, 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner), one piece a time. Group not given chewing-gum Control group not chewing gum for 2 months

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: An elderly person over 65 years old living at home. He (She) can have a meal by oneself and can chew gums.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: A person who have a medical history of systemic disease and severe mental illness A person who can not understand explanation to acquire informed consent A case that a principal investigator assesses unsuitability for examination

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Assessment of masticatory ability by chewing gum test Measurement of tongue pressure by pressure measuring apparatus	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKazumune Arikawa

Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo. Department of Community Oral Health

arikawa.kazumune@nihon-u.ac.jp047-360-9353

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026