Oral Indicators for ED Screening
Analysis of Oro-Dental Manifestations for the Screening of Eating Disorders.
University of Bologna
461 participants
Nov 14, 2025
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The main objective of this research project is to explore the capability of a standardized, evidence-based study tool (the OHEDs Checklist) in the early identification of oro-dental manifestations potentially indicative of an eating disorder. The secondary objective is to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the OHEDs Checklist in comparison with validated screening instruments for eating disorders, namely the ESP, SCOFF and DEQ questionnaires.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Age between 18 and 40 years
- Presence of at least 20 permanent teeth (third molars excluded)
- Both males and females are eligible
- Ability to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria6
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Use of systemic antibiotics within the previous month
- Active orthodontic treatment
- Presence of systemic diseases that may affect oral conditions, including: diabetes, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Sjögren's syndrome, HIV infection, hematologic diseases, neoplasms
- Mental disorders or neuromotor deficits that may interfere with the oro-dental clinical signs evaluated by the OHEDs Checklist
- Use of xerogenic medications or drugs that may alter salivary flow or oral/perioral mucosal conditions, including: antihypertensives, beta-blockers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antiparkinson medications, anxiolytics, antidepressants, neuroleptics
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NCT07295197