The Turkish Mastication Observation and Evaluation (T-MOE) Instrument

Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Mastication Observation and Evaluation (T-MOE) Instrument

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT03811353

Enrollment

Registered

2019-01-22

Start date

2019-02-19

Completion date

2019-03-19

Last updated

2019-03-21

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Conditions

Chewing Problem, Swallowing Disorder

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to test the reliability and validity of the T-MOE among pediatric patients with chewing disorders.

Detailed description

The purpose of this study is to test the reliability and validity of the T-MOE among pediatric patients with chewing disorders.The internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and criterion validity of T-MOE will be investigated. The internal consistency will be assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) value with 95 % confidence intervals will be calculated for test-retest reliability. The criterion validity of the scale will be determined by assessing the correlation between the T-MOE and Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale and Tongue Thrust Rating Scale.

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTT-MOE

Chewing performance will be evaluated with T-MOE and the Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale.

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Months to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

* Having chewing disorders aged between 18 months-12 years * Being serebral palsy * Being healthy children

Exclusion criteria

* No chewing disorders * A child aged below 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
The Turkish Mastication Observation and Evaluation (T-MOE) Instrument	3 months	This instrument is used to evaluate chewing function in children. The T-MOE includes 8 items, and could be scored between 1 to 4. Higher scores indicate better chewing function, lower scores indicate worse chewing function.

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
The Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale (KCPS)	3 months	This scale is used to determine chewing performance level of children. The KCPS has 5 steps including 0 to 4. 0 means 'Normal chewing function' and 4 means 'No biting and chewing'.
Tongue Thrust Rating Scale (TTRS)	3 months	This scale is used to determine tongue thrust severity of children. The TTRS has 4 steps between 0 to 3. Step 0 means 'No tongue thrust.' and step 3 means 'Severe tongue thrust. The tongue is positioned out of the mouth.'

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 2, 2026