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Integrated Oral Care Intervention for Xerostomia in Diabetes Patients
Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Summary
Diabetes patients commonly experience dry mouth also known as xerostomia which can affect eating speaking oral health and overall quality of life. This study evaluates whether simple oral care actions delivered by endocrinologists during routine diabetes clinic visits can improve dry mouth symptoms and oral health related quality of life. Endocrinologists will be trained to screen for dry mouth provide brief counseling prescribe saliva substitutes and refer patients to dental services when needed. Adult patients with diabetes and symptoms of dry mouth will be followed before and after the intervention to assess changes in xerostomia severity and oral health outcomes. The study will also explore barriers and facilitators to integrating oral health care into routine diabetes management in Pakistan.
Official title: The Impact of Integrated Oral Care Intervention Provided by Endocrinologists on Oral Health and Well-being in Diabetes Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2026-07-30
Last Updated
2026-02-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Integrated Oral Care Intervention
The integrated oral care intervention consists of a structured set of oral health actions delivered by trained endocrinologists during routine diabetes clinic visits. The intervention includes screening for xerostomia using a brief screening question followed by the Xerostomia Inventory for participants who screen positive. A focused oral examination is performed to identify signs of oral dryness and related oral health problems. Participants receive brief counseling on oral hydration strategies oral hygiene practices use of fluoride products and lifestyle measures to relieve dry mouth symptoms. Topical saliva substitute products such as sprays or gels are prescribed when indicated. Participants are also referred to dental services for further evaluation and management when clinically required. The intervention is delivered to all participants and outcomes are assessed before and after the intervention.
Locations (1)
Lady Reading Hospital
Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan