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New spatula could open mouths for better dental care in disabled patients

NCT ID NCT02818374

Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a special spatula designed to help dentists examine the teeth of people with mental disabilities who have behavioral issues. The goal was to see if the spatula makes it easier and safer to look inside the mouth. Two hundred participants were included, and the study measured how much of the mouth could be seen and any side effects.

What this could mean

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Active substance
oral accessibility spatula (SAB)
What this could lead to
If it works, this spatula could make dental exams easier and safer for people with mental disabilities who struggle with oral care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. The device may not work for everyone or could cause discomfort.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

200 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2016

Finished

Mar 2019

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Mental disability patient with behavioural troubles known or noticed during the approach of hand for dental examination * Venham Scale score of 2 and higher, meaning opposing, after an approach toward the oral cavity * Information of the responsible person for the patient, if necessary, and followed by the dated signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant or nursing woman * lack of social security * people under guardianship

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Conditions

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intellectual disability

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Mental handicap

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHR METZ THIONVILLE- Bel-Air Hospital

    Thionville, 57126, France

  • CHR Metz-Thionville- Mercy Hospital

    Metz, 57085, France

  • CHRU Nancy

    Nancy, 54000, France

  • CHRU Strasbourg

    Strasbourg, 67000, France

  • CHU Dijon

    Dijon, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Emile Durkheim

    Épinal, 88000, France

  • Clinique Saint Francois

    Haguenau, France