Assessing jaw and bite function in children with oral health issues
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how a child’s mouth, jaw, and biting function work in different dental and oral health situations. It may help clinicians better understand what support or treatments children need.
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Who can take part
- Be 3 to 17 years old and attend the special dental care clinic at CHU Estaing (Clermont-Ferrand) or CH Guy Thomas (Riom)
- You (ages 6–17) and your parent/guardian must agree to take part
- Have a parent/guardian who can give legal informed consent (and they must agree too)
- Be covered by the French Social Security system
- Not have severe anesthesia risk (ASA III or IV)
- Not have severe neuromotor problems that prevent eating solid food
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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