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New oral health check tool being tested for turkish seniors

NCT ID NCT07507864

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is checking whether a Turkish version of the Oral Assessment Sheet (OAS) is a valid and reliable way to evaluate oral health in adults aged 60 and older. Researchers will assess things like lips, tongue, saliva, and swallowing. The goal is to give Turkish clinics a standardized tool to spot oral health problems.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a standardized, easy-to-use tool for Turkish healthcare workers to assess oral health in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study focused on translation and validation, not on treatment. The tool may not prove reliable or useful in all clinical settings.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 99 people

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Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population consists of individuals aged 60 years and older who attend the dental clinic of Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Dentistry and meet the inclusion criteria. Participants will be recruited on a voluntary basis.

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 60 years or older * Ability to understand Turkish * Voluntary participation and provision of written informed consent * Ability to undergo oral examination and assessment * Adequate cognitive and psychological status Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who refuse to participate in the study * Individuals who withdraw from the study during the research process * Individuals with severe cognitive impairment preventing completion of the assessment * Individuals with conditions preventing oral examination

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Dentistry

    RECRUITING

    Konya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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