Brushing away Dementia's dental woes: new program shows promise
NCT ID NCT07401693
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a 4-week oral health program for 64 older adults with dementia at a day care center. The program included guided mouth exercises and daily brushing. Researchers measured changes in oral hygiene and function to see if the program could help.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Oral health care program (guided oral exercises and daily hygiene practices)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve oral health and quality of life for older adults with dementia.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, single-site study with only 64 participants and no long-term follow-up. Results may not apply to all people with dementia.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mennonite Christian Hospital Shoufeng Branch Day Care Center
Hualien City, Hualien County, 974, Taiwan
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