Brushing up on care: can teaching nursing home staff oral hygiene boost Residents' smiles?
NCT ID NCT07399925
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether training nursing home staff in oral care can improve the oral health-related quality of life for elderly residents. About 99 residents aged 65 and older will have their oral health assessed before and 6 months after caregivers receive training. The goal is to see if better caregiver knowledge leads to better resident well-being and less anxiety for staff.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 99 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital
RECRUITINGNantes, 44000, France