Plain-English translation of NCT05703789 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether dental treatment — specifically tooth fillings or dental crowns — improves quality of life in people living with severe eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder. Eating disorders can cause significant damage to teeth and gums over time, and this trial wants to know if fixing that damage actually makes people feel better overall.
Long-term eating disorders often damage teeth severely, but doctors don't yet know whether repairing that damage improves how patients feel about their oral health and their overall well-being. This trial will answer that question.
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You would be randomly assigned to either receive dental treatment right away or to wait 4–6 months before receiving treatment. If you receive treatment immediately, you'll get either tooth-colored fillings (minimal invasive approach) or dental crowns, depending on what your teeth need. The study will follow you for 2 years, checking in on how your teeth and quality of life are doing. Those on the waiting list will be offered treatment after 4 months.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
Sweden
Sponsor
Karolinska Institutet
Collaborators
Public Dental Health Service in Stockholm AB
Enrollment target
~90 participants
Started
December 2022
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2023.
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Central contact
Ulrica Gidlund, DDS
Karolinska Institutet
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.