The Effect of Chewing Gum, Exercises of the Tongue, Lip, Jaw on Salivation, Xerostomia, Dysphagia in Sjögren's Syndrome (SS)
Sjögren's Syndrome, Xerostomia, Dysphagia
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Sjögren's Syndrome focused on measuring Xerostomia,Hyposalivation,Mouth Dryness,Sjögren's syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: To be diagnosed as SS according to the 2002 American and European Consensus Group SS classification criteria Experiencing xerostomia and dysphagia Being between the ages of 18-65 Not using a total denture Not having any other serious illness that will cause dry mouth and dysphagia Not having difficulty in chewing and tongue, lip, jaw movement Have been receiving treatment for SS for at least 3 months To be able to continue working physically and mentally Exclusion Criteria: Not wanting to participate in the study Wanting to leave work voluntarily
Sites / Locations
- Vicdan Itişgen
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
No Intervention
Experimental
Experimental
Control
Gum-Chewing Group
Tongue, lip, chin exercise group
Patients who are routinely followed up will be included in the control group. At the end of 15 days, all patients will come to the second interview. The same data collection methods will be repeated after 15 days.
In the gum-chewing group, routine follow-up and additional gum-chewing training will be given (at least 10 minutes 4 times a day, preferably before meals and with sugar-free gum). Patients in the Gum Chewing Group will chew gum as recommended for 15 days. At the end of 15 days, all patients will come to the second interview. The same data collection methods will be repeated after 15 days. In the study, the chewing gum group will chew Vivident Xylit Full Fresh Mint Flavored Liquid Filled Sugar-Free Sweetener Gum. The contents of the gum; Sweeteners (Xylitol, Sorbitols, Mannitol, Maltitols, Aspartame, Acesulfame-K), Gum Yeast, Stabilizer (Glycerol), Flavorings, Natural Mint Flavoring, Maltodextrin, Starch, Emulsifiers (E473, Soy Lecithin), Green Tea Extract, Consistency Enhancers (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum), Coconut Oil, Antioxidant (E321), Brightener (Carnauba Wax), Colorant (E133). There is no allergen warning.
In the tongue, lip and chin exercise group, patients who are routinely followed up and who will be given additional tongue, lip and jaw exercises training (at least 10 minutes 4 times a day and preferably before meals) will take place. Patients in Tongue, Lip, Chin Exercise Group will do the tongue, lip and chin exercises as recommended for 15 days. At the end of 15 days, all patients will come the second interview. The same data collection methods are repeated after 15 days. content of the training to be given to the tongue, lip and chin exercise group and the exercise brochure to be given to the patients T.C. Oral-Motor Exercises Brochure published by the Ministry of Health Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate, Basic Evaluation Principles in Treatment Movements book and Specialist. It was determined and prepared in line with the recommendations of physiotherapist İbrahim ÖZDEMİR.