Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Nocturnal Wear of Dentures on Sleep and Oral Health Related Quality of Life

Lead Sponsor:

Université de Montréal

Conditions:

Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Tooth loss and sleep problems are common conditions in elders. Tooth loss can influence sleep quality by changing the shape of the lower face and upper airway. While some studies suggest that sleeping...

Detailed Description

BACKGROUND Aging substantially increases the risk of edentulism and sleep disturbance. These two chronic conditions have serious adverse consequences for the functioning and quality of life of elders...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • be aged 65 years or older; have worn a complete set of removable dentures in the last year AND not have worn a denture during sleep in the last 12 months;
  • have an AHI ≥ 10 at screening
  • have an adequate understanding of written and spoken English or French;
  • be able to understand and respond to the questionnaires used in the study;
  • agree to follow the research study instructions;
  • agree to maximally adhere to the allocated sequence of interventions;
  • consume no alcohol and not work late at night on the day before polysomnography.

Exclusion

  • have an AHI \< 10;
  • have any severe cardiologic, neurologic, psychological, or psychiatric condition, respiratory disease, acute airway infection or any other health condition that jeopardizes sleep;
  • have a score of 24 or less on the mini-mental state evaluation;
  • regularly consume more than 2 alcoholic beverages per day for females and 3 for males;
  • are taking medication or any illicit drug that will affect sleep architecture or respiratory muscle activity (i.e., hypnotics, psychostimulants, anticonvulsant, or antipsychotics);
  • are on regular continuous positive airway pressure therapy or nocturnal supplemental oxygen;
  • have sleepiness deemed to be unsafe and requiring urgent treatment;
  • feel that the trial would negatively influence their private life.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

70 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01868295

Start Date

April 1 2014

End Date

May 1 2019

Last Update

September 18 2019

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Université de Montréal

Montreal, Quebec, Canada