Investigating the Relationship Between the Biopsychosocial Status of Patients Diagnosed With Scleroderma and Their Chewing and Swallowing Performance

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

It is recommended to focus on the physical functionality, chewing, and swallowing performance of individuals diagnosed with scleroderma. There is a need to address children and adults diagnosed with scleroderma comprehensively and to evaluate them on a biopsychosocial basis to support their disease management. The aim was to assess the biopsychosocial characteristics of both children and adults diagnosed with scleroderma and to examine their chewing and swallowing performance. Additionally, this study aims to identify effective scales that can be used in future research to assess chewing and swallowing in individuals diagnosed with scleroderma.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 7
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Cases diagnosed with scleroderma,

• Cases aged 7-18 years will be included.

• Individuals diagnosed with scleroderma,

• Individuals over the age of 18 will be included.

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Hacettepe University
RECRUITING
Çankaya
Contact Information
Primary
Orkun Tüfekçi, PT, PhD(c)
orkuntf@gmail.com
5319502648
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-08-04
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-08-04
Participants
Target number of participants: 50
Treatments
Cases diagnosed with scleroderma
Child and adult scleroderma patients who visited the rheumatology outpatient clinic at a university hospital will complete a questionnaire.
Sponsors
Leads: Hacettepe University

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