Leprosy
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The Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine Mouthwash Solutions on the Oral Health of Leprosy Patients
Sponsored by Lo-Sheng Sanatorium
About this trial
Last updated 2 years ago
Study ID
TH-IRB-0021-0012
Status
Completed
Type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Placebo
No
Accepting
20 to 85 Years
All Sexes
Trial Timing
Ended 4 years ago
What is this trial about?
The purpose of this study is to treat with traditional Chinese medicine mouthwash, and through the research of dental plaque detection and xerostomia questionnaire and traditional Chinese medicine treatment mechanism.
What are the participation requirements?
Inclusion Criteria
* Residents of Lo-Sheng sanatorium of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan
* Compliant with the presence of more than four teeth in each of the upper and lower four regions
* Those who have not used antibiotics and mouthwash two months before the test
Exclusion Criteria
* Moderate to severe dementia
* CDR (Clinical Dementia Assessment Scale) is greater than or equal to 2 points or more
* Those with a score of less than 17 on the MMSE Simple Mind Scale
* Nasogastric Tube Inserters
* Those who are allergic to mouthwash
* Those who are on course of antibiotics and steroids
* Those who have had dental cleansing within one month