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Enterobius Vermicularis and Bruxism in Children

NCT03833505 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 26

Last updated 2019-02-07

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Summary

Background. Bruxism is an involuntary, non-functional activity of the masticatory system, and is frequently seen in childhood. Bruxism has many aetiologies, like malocclusion, psychological factors, allergies and gastrointestinal disorders.

Aim. To investigate the relationship between Enterobius vermicularis infection and bruxism in children.

Conditions

  • Bruxism, Sleep

Interventions

OTHER

Bitestrip

The parents of the patients were asked to complete a survey that included questions about the demographic data, medical history of the patient, clinical findings of E. For diagnosis of sleep bruxism, a single-use BiteStrip® device (Up2dent, Inc.), including an electromyographic electrode, small display screen and lithium cell, was used to record the increased electromyographic activity of the masticatory muscles during sleep and bruxism, other harmful oral habits, family life and habits.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Aydin Adnan Menderes University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • K. Görkem Ulu Güzel · ADU Faculty of Dentistry Paediatric Dentistry Department

Eligibility

Min Age
3 Years
Max Age
10 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-03-15
Primary Completion
2018-05-20
Completion
2018-08-15
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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