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Can a gentle massage and scent boost appetite in dementia?

NCT ID NCT07678515

Symptom relief Sponsor: National Cheng Kung University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a simple, drug-free approach to help people with moderate-to-severe dementia who struggle with eating. The experimental group receives a salivary gland massage combined with aromatherapy before meals for 20 days, while the control group gets a palm massage. Researchers will track mealtime behaviors and food intake to see if the dual sensory stimulation makes eating easier and increases how much is eaten.

What this could mean

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Active substance
salivary gland massage combined with aromatherapy
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple, drug-free routine could offer a safe way to improve mealtime experiences and nutrition for people with dementia in long-term care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is non-invasive, but its benefits over a simple palm massage (control) are uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Resided in a long-term care (LTC) facility for more than three months. 2. Diagnosed with any type of dementia, with either a Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) of 2 or higher, a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score below 20, or a Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) score greater than or equal to 3 errors (indicating moderate to severe impairment). 3. A feeding item score of below 5 on the Barthel Index (indicating the participant needs assistance with cutting food, spreading butter, etc., or requires a modified diet or is unable to feed themselves). DOCX Exclusion Criteria: 1. Absence of observable expression, behavioral, or response to olfactory stimuli. 2. Current use of a nasogastric tube (NG tube) or a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). 3. Diagnosis of hyperphagia or pica. 4. Inability to cooperate with the required salivary gland massage. 5. Uncontrolled epilepsy, severe or unstable cardiovascular disease, severe asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or gastrointestinal bleeding. 6. Known allergy to essential oils. 7. Undergone surgery related to oral, tongue, or thyroid cancer.

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Conditions

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dementia Xerostomia

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Aromatherapy Dementia Dry mouth Experimental Feeding difficulty RCT

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Locations

  • Yueh-Rong Nursing Home

    Tainan, Taiwan

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