Comprehensive Oral Care Long-term Care Facilities (NCT06606548) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Comprehensive Oral Care Long-term Care Facilities
Taiwan91 participantsStarted 2023-05-25
Plain-language summary
Oral care is a common way of caring for long-term care facility residents, particularly for those with swallowing difficulties, as oral health is closely related to eating function. Oral care includes general oral hygiene and comprehensive oral care (including cleaning, facial massage, oral muscle massage and stretching, and oral moisturizing). Regular oral care can reduce oral diseases, improve oral mucosa, increase appetite, and improve eating function. However, it is still unclear whether comprehensive oral care can improve eating function and aid in removing nasogastric tubes. Therefore, this study plans to recruit residents with dysphagia from multiple long-term care facilities nationwide to investigate the impact of comprehensive oral care on nasogastric tube removal. The study will collect basic information, disease diagnosis, and onset time and use random grouping to investigate the effects of general oral hygiene and oral care on nasogastric tube removal. The results of this study can provide guidance for clinical practitioners and researchers on oral care and eating function improvement for long-term care facility residents.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18 years or older, with swallowing disorders classified as grades 1-3 on the Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS).
* Conscious and alert.
* Able to follow simple one-step commands (e.g., raising a hand, opening the mouth).
* Able to maintain a seated position for more than 15 minutes.
* Has a swallowing reflex (able to swallow saliva on command).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute infection.
* Hypoxemia (SaO2 \< 90%) or requiring the use of a ventilator.
* Structural abnormalities of the oropharyngeal area that prevent oral feeding.
* Failing the water swallow test (coughing or wet voice in two or more out of three attempts, or no significant laryngeal elevation).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.