Oral-health training for nursing home caregivers to improve residents' quality of life
Assessment of the Impact of Oral Health Training for Caregivers on the Oral Health-related Quality of Life of Residents in Nursing Homes
This trial will test whether training nursing home caregivers in oral care can improve oral-health-related quality of life for residents aged 65 and older who are mentally independent.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 99 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nantes University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nantes) |
| Trial ID | NCT07399925 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are nursing-home residents aged 65 or older, present full-time for at least three months, able to understand and answer questions (MMS ≥ 20), and who speak French.
Not a fit: Residents receiving palliative care, those who refuse oral hygiene, or those unable to understand or respond to questionnaires are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve daily oral care and reduce pain, eating problems, and other oral-health impacts on residents' quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous caregiver-training programs in long-term care have shown modest improvements in oral hygiene and caregiver practices, though evidence on sustained quality-of-life improvements is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Nantes
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.