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Care partner program boosts oral health in dementia patients

NCT ID NCT04390750

Symptom relief Sponsor: New York University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program where care partners helped people with mild dementia brush their teeth better. The program included a personalized oral care plan and tips for communication and cueing. Researchers measured plaque and gum health in 60 participants. The goal was to prevent oral health problems and help people maintain independence and quality of life.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

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Started

Oct 2021

Finished

Mar 2024

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * a diagnosis of mild dementia * have at least 4 natural teeth * 60 years and older * living with an informal caregiver (i.e. care partner) who is age 18 or older and is willing to participate in the intervention * community-dwelling and physically able to brush own teeth * We will use the following guidelines to identify those with mild dementia: a) a diagnosis of dementia by a physician with dementia expertise within the past year, b) from medical records, a recent Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score \> 14 or a Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) score \> 16, and c) can follow 2 to 3-step commands Exclusion Criteria: * unable to have an oral health evaluation * prescribed antibiotics prior to a regular dental visit * has sensory or physical problems that prevent participation in the intervention * has a terminal illness or behavioral or psychiatric disorder that would interfere with participation in the intervention * has a medical condition such as serious congenital heart conditions, previous infective endocarditis, prosthetic cardiac valves, and cardiac transplantation with cardiac valvulopathy that places him/her at greater risk of infection from the manipulation of the gums to measure the gingival index * has a medical condition that suppresses the immune system * has had a total joint replacement and has had an infection in the replaced joint * is at increased risk of bleeding due to bleeding disorder such as hemophilia or the use of anti-platelet therapy

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Conditions

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dementia periodontal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Mild dementia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • New York City (Participants Homes)

    New York, New York, 10010, United States

  • North Carolina (Participants Homes)

    Durham, North Carolina, 27708, United States

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