Mouth massage and cleaning may help remove feeding tubes in elderly

NCT ID NCT06606548

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a special oral care routine—including cleaning, facial massage, and mouth exercises—can improve eating and help remove feeding tubes in nursing home residents with swallowing difficulties. Researchers tracked 91 adults over six months. The goal was to see if this extra care makes a real difference in daily life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei, Zhongzheng Dist., 100, Taiwan

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