Clinical Trial

Effects of Hard Gum Chewing on Facial Soft Tissue Morphology

Study acronym: GUM-3D
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Summary
This pilot clinical trial will evaluate whether intentional chewing of a standardized hard chewing gum for 4 weeks produces measurable changes in facial morphology in healthy adults. Twenty participants aged 20-40 years will undergo three-dimensional facial imaging (3dMD) at baseline (T0), after the 4-week chewing intervention (T1), and following a 4-5-week washout period (T2). Changes in facial soft-tissue morphology will be assessed using three-dimensional surface analysis, including heatmaps, regional surface displacement, and morphometric measurements. Secondary outcomes include self-reported muscle fatigue, soreness, adherence, and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptoms.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07726511
Lead Sponsor UConn Health
Collaborators: Charles Burstone Foundation
Conditions Face
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2026-06-03
Primary Completion 2028-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-24