Tooth sensitivity and jaw reflexes in diabetic nerve damage
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how diabetes-related nerve damage affects the feeling in your teeth and the natural reflex that stops your jaw muscle from clenching. By comparing people with and without this nerve damage, researchers hope to learn how to better identify early signs of the condition.
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Who can take part
- You must be able to understand the study and give written permission to take part
- If you have diabetic polyneuropathy, your condition must be confirmed by a neurologist
- You need at least one healthy front upper tooth (no root canals, big cavities, or gum disease)
- You must not have taken painkillers, sedatives, or nerve medications in the last 24 hours
- You cannot have had chemotherapy, head/neck radiation, or other nerve problems (unless it's diabetic neuropathy)
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding
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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