Mouth problems in palliative care: are we missing something?

NCT ID NCT07324525

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Medical Center Goettingen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This survey study explores how common oral health issues like dry mouth and infections are in palliative care patients, and how well healthcare professionals understand dental care. Researchers will ask patients and members of the German Society for Palliative Medicine about their experiences and knowledge. The goal is to find gaps and suggest ways to better include dental care in palliative treatment.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could highlight gaps in dental care for palliative patients and guide better integration of oral health services.
What could go wrong: This is a small, non-interventional survey, so it won't test any treatment. Results may not apply to all palliative care settings.

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

ORAL HEALTH CARE ORAL HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE PALLIATIVE CARE PALLIATIVE CARE, PATIENT CARE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Medical Center Goettingen
RECRUITING

Göttingen, Germany, 37075, Germany

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