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NCT Number: NCT06397079

Oral Care Program for Residients in Long-term Care Facility

The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of an oral care program on the oral hygiene for residents in long-term care facility.

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Key information

Conditions

Elder Oral Hygiene

Age range

20 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Cardinal Tien Hospital

New Taipei City, Xindian Dist, 231403, Taiwan

About this study

The study adopts a randomized clinical trial design and utilizes a cross-over design. The main outcomes include assessments of oral health (Oral Health Assessment Tool, Oral Health Impact Profile, Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index), tongue coating cleanliness (Tongue Coating Index), dental plaque and gum cleanliness (Plaque Index, Gingival Index, Gingival Bleeding Index), and swallowing ability (Eating Assessment Tool, Function Oral Intake Scale, International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Eating by mouth
  • Able to express fluently in Chinese after correcting vision and hearing
  • Normal hand functions
  • Able to follow instructions
  • Willing to participate in the study and sign the informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Unconsicous
  • Diagnosis of dementia and inability to communicate
  • Having a tracheostomy tube and nasogastric tube
  • Unable to move both upper limbs
  • Bedridden
  • Vulnerable populations (e.g., political, economic, or socially disadvantaged groups)

Treatment and study plan

Electric toothbrush

Behavioral

Teach Bass brushing technique and bursh teeth using electric toothbrush dental hygiene three times a day.

Soft bristle toothbrush

Behavioral

Teach Bass brushing technique and bursh teeth using soft bristle toothbrush dental hygiene three times a day.

Primary outcomes

  1. Oral Health Assessment Tool

    Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks

    The Oral Health Assessment Tool is a scale for evaluating oral health. The score ranges is 0 to 16. A higher score indicates a poorer oral health condition.

  2. Oral Health Impact Profile

    Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks

    The Oral Health Impact Profile assesses the quality of oral health-related life. The score ranges is 0 to 56. A higher score indicates poorer oral health-related quality of life.

  3. Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index

    Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks

    The Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index evaluates oral health for older people. The score ranges is 12 to 60. A higher score indicates better oral health.

  4. Tongue Coating Index

    Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks

    The Tongue Coating Index assesses tongue cleanliness. The score ranges is 0 to 18. A higher core indicates lower cleanliness of the tongue.

  5. Plaque Index

    Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks

    Plaque Index assesses amount of dental plaque. The score ranges is 0 to 3. A higher score indicates lower amount of dental plaque.

  6. Gingival Index

    Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks

    The Gingival Index assesses gingival health. The score ranges is 0 to 3. A higher score indicates poorer gingival health.

  7. Gingival Bleeding Index

    Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks

    The Gingival Bleeding Index assesses gingival health. The score ranges is 0 to 1. A higher score indicates poorer gingival health.

  8. Eating Assessment Tool

    Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks

    The Eating Assessment Tool evaluates the degree of swallowing status. The score ranges is 0 to 40. A higher score indicates lower swallowing ability.

  9. Function Oral lntake Scale

    Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks

    The Functional Oral Intake Scale assesses swallowing ability. The score ranges is 1 to 7. A higher score indicates greater swallowing ability.

  10. International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative

    Time frame: Baseline to 4 weeks

    The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative assesses swallowing ability. The score ranges is 0 to 7. A higher score indicates greater swallowing ability.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of Effect on Oral Care Program for Residents in Long-term Care Facility

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
May 2, 2024
Registry last updated
Jan 5, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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