Dentists on the front line: new checklist aims to catch eating disorders early
NCT ID NCT07295197
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a simple dental checklist can help identify people who might have an eating disorder. Researchers will check the mouths of 461 adults aged 18 to 40 for signs like tooth erosion or other oral issues. They will then compare the checklist results with standard eating disorder questionnaires to see how accurate it is.
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 could provide a simple, non-invasive way for dentists to help identify eating disorders early, leading to faster referrals and treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The checklist may not be accurate enough to replace standard screening tools, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 461 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Consecutively, all subjects aged 18 to 40 years presenting for routine dental care at the participating centers and meeting the inclusion criteria were enrolled. Eligible participants were required to present at least 20 permanent teeth and provide written informed consent. Subjects with systemic diseases, ongoing orthodontic treatment, recent antibiotic use, pregnancy or breastfeeding, or taking xerogenic or mucosa-altering medications were excluded.
- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 40 years * Presence of at least 20 permanent teeth (third molars excluded) * Both males and females are eligible * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Use of systemic antibiotics within the previous month * Active orthodontic treatment * Presence of systemic diseases that may affect oral conditions, including: diabetes, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Sjögren's syndrome, HIV infection, hematologic diseases, neoplasms * Mental disorders or neuromotor deficits that may interfere with the oro-dental clinical signs evaluated by the OHEDs Checklist * Use of xerogenic medications or drugs that may alter salivary flow or oral/perioral mucosal conditions, including: antihypertensives, beta-blockers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antiparkinson medications, anxiolytics, antidepressants, neuroleptics
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinica Odontoiatrica - Reparto di Igiene Dentale, Università di Bologna
RECRUITINGBologna, 40125, Italy
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