Effect of oral cleaning on taste function: A randomized crossover controlled trial

Effect of oral cleaning on taste function: A randomized controlled trial - Effect of oral cleaning on taste function: A randomized controlled trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000057357

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-21

Start date

2025-03-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Normal adults or reduced taste perception

Interventions

Tooth brushing, tongue cleaning and gargling Tooth brushing

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: -Individuals who are explained about the study, and agreed to participate in the study -Individuals aged 18-74

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: -Individuals who have serious oral illness -Individuals who have a risk of aspiration -Individuals who are allergic to sesame seeds -Individuals who have difficulty keeping their mouths closed -Individuals who have severe taste disorders -Individuals who habitually gargle with oil

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Taste threshold	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactNarumi Funakubo

University of Fukushima School of Medicine Department of Epidemiology

naru-23@fmu.ac.jp024-547-1343

Outcome results

None listed

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