NCT04236700

Buccal Evaluation of Mobile Beach Workers

Oral and Buccal Evaluation of Mobile Beach Workers

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 300 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Universidade Metropolitana de Santos · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: —

Summary

Tumors in the oral region occur more frequently in men over 40, but can affect people of both gender and all ages, even children. The prevention of oral cancer acquires relevance in public health, particularly if the investigators consider that the preventive approach is compatible with the nature of this disease, as the mouth favors easy visual access. The objective of this study is evaluation the prevalence of oral and perioral injuries in workers who were exposed to the sun on the beaches, investigating possible associations of a sociodemographic, occupational and general health nature.

Detailed description

Tumors in the oral region occur more frequently in men over 40, but can affect people of both sexes and all ages, even children. The prevention of oral cancer acquires relevance in public health, particularly if the investigators consider that the preventive approach is compatible with the nature of this disease, as the mouth favors easy visual access. The objective of this study is evaluation the prevalence of oral and perioral injuries in workers who were exposed to the sun on the beaches, investigating possible associations of a sociodemographic, occupational and general health nature. Firstly, information about the care, symptoms and forms of prevention will be explained for each worker approached, if the individual agrees to an oral examination, it can be performed by evaluating lips and peri-oral mucosa and within the needs of oral treatment, it can be referred for treatment at the clinic of the Dentistry Especialist Center of Santos/SP The street vendors who underwent the first assessment will be visited 2 more times according to the schedule, after the carnival of 2020 being the last assessment and thus being able to have data on the effectiveness of the information and past care during the visits made. As expected results, a greater awareness of the dangers of sun exposure, greater protection care and the ability to carry out self-examination at home being an information disseminator.

Conditions

• Buccal Cavity Cancer
• Labial Lipoma

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Oral clinical exam	Detailed anamnesis, with information regarding the time of sun exposure, protection measures, medical history and application of questionnaires will be carried out. Dental dental and tissue examination should be performed

Timeline

• Start date: 2019-11-22
• Primary completion: 2022-03-27
• Completion: 2025-12-27
• First posted: 2020-01-22
• Last updated: 2024-03-18

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Brazil