Oral-health training for nursing home caregivers to improve residents' quality of life

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

Nursing home caregivers receive structured oral-health training and residents' oral-health-related quality of life and oral status are measured before and after the intervention. The study enrolls residents aged 65 or older who have been in the facility at least three months and are mentally independent (MMS ≥ 20). Residents who cannot respond to questionnaires, are in palliative care, lack social insurance, or refuse oral care are excluded. The trial is conducted at Nantes University Hospital with collaborating centers and participating nursing homes in France.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Are aged 65 or over.
* Are present in the facility.
* Are mentally independent (MMS score ≥ 20 assessed within the last 12 months).
* Consent participating the study, or who have obtained consent from a legal tutor where applicable.
* have been present full-time in the nursing home for at least 3 months.
* Speak and understand French.
* Have signed the non-objection form.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Those who are unable to understand or respond to the questionnaire.
* Those who are not affiliated with a social insurance.
* Those receiving palliative cares.
* Those who refuse oral hygiene cares.

Where it's running

• University Hospital
  Nantes, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Yoann MAITRE, Dr
• Email: yoann.maitre@chu-nantes.fr
• Phone: +33 02 53 48 28 35

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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.