Simple oral care by diabetes doctors may ease dry mouth

NCT ID NCT07425275

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

Diabetes patients often suffer from dry mouth, which affects eating, speaking, and quality of life. This study tests whether endocrinologists can deliver simple oral care—like screening, counseling, and saliva substitutes—during routine diabetes visits. Researchers will follow 80 adults with diabetes and dry mouth to see if symptoms and oral health improve.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Integrated oral care intervention (screening, counseling, saliva substitutes, dental referral)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simple, scalable way to improve dry mouth and quality of life for diabetes patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with 80 participants, so results may not apply widely. The intervention depends on training endocrinologists, which may not be feasible everywhere.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus diabetic neuropathy Noncommunicable Diseases

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIABETES MELLITUS DIABETIC NEUROPATHIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Lady Reading Hospital
RECRUITING

Peshawar, KPK, 25000, Pakistan

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