Halitosis Devised Questionnaire Evaluating a New Treatment

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2011-12-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The investigators propose a novel assessment of oral malodor (halitosis) by a quality of life (QOL) questionnaire designed specifically for halitosis and a new treatment for halitosis by improvement of mouth dryness.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: New York Head & Neck Institute

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients complaining of halitosis

• Patients over 18

• Patients with dry mouth as seen on physical examinations

• Patients that may be suffering from Sjogren's syndrome will be screened by SSB/La blood test.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients without any other noted causes contributing to halitosis.

• Patients restricted to a low sodium diet without specific permission from the treating physician.

• Patients not wishing to participate in the study will be asked to fill the questionnaire regardless