Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Chewing Gum as a Therapeutic Intervention for the Management of Hypersalivation
Lead Sponsor:
Centre Hospitalier de Cadillac
Conditions:
Hypersialorrhea (Excessive Salivation)
Psychiatric Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Psychiatric disorders often require specific treatments, usually involving medications called psychotropic drugs. While effective, these medications can cause significant side effects. One of the most...
Detailed Description
Introduction Psychiatric disorders necessitate highly specific therapeutic approaches. Psychotropic medications, which are frequently prescribed in these settings, are well known for their substantial...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 18 to 65 years.
- Hospitalized at Cadillac Hospital, either in full inpatient care or at the rehabilitation facility, excluding the UHSA.
- Experiencing iatrogenic hypersalivation induced by psychotropic medications.
- Salivary flow causing functional impairment for the patient, or observed by family members or healthcare providers.
- With or without pharmacological management of hypersalivation.
- Individuals under legal protective measures may be included.
- Provided written informed consent prior to participation.
Exclusion
- Anatomical/morphological anomaly affecting mastication/swallowing
- Swallowing disorder of organic etiology (e.g., neurological deficit due to stroke, neurodegenerative disease, oropharyngeal surgery, etc.)
- Known risk of aspiration with liquids
- Patient refusal of chewing gum or inability to obtain consent (e.g., non-communicative patients)
- Oral/dental condition preventing mastication
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
46 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07158359
Start Date
September 1 2025
End Date
December 1 2026
Last Update
September 5 2025
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