Improving dental care for nursing home residents to reduce infections and enhance diabetes control

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to provide dental infection control treatment to older adult residents in nursing homes, assessing its impact on dental health, pneumonia incidence, and glucose control in diabetic patients. The intervention includes treating gum infections, applying fluoride, and assisting with daily oral hygiene through telehealth methods involving dental hygienists and assistants. The effectiveness of this approach will be evaluated by comparing health outcomes before and after the treatment over a one-year period. The study also includes a mentoring program for nursing home staff to improve oral hygiene practices.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult \> 60 years of age residing in a nursing home or communal care setting;
* Review of Medical history results in an assigned American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Evaluation of Class II or III;
* Frailty Assessment of Low or Moderate using the Modified FRAIL Questionnaire;
* Consent is required for study participation, disease control oral healthcare, and access to medical records.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \< 60;
* American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Evaluation of Class IV or V;
* High frailty evaluation using the Modified FRAIL Questionnaire;
* Resident deemed behaviorally or physically difficult to treat by initial clinical assessment.

Where it's running

• Office of Dental Health, Department of Health and Senior Services
  Jefferson City, Missouri, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Julie Boeckman
• Email: julie.boeckman@health.mo.gov
• Phone: 573-751-6249

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.