Extending Dental Care to Nursing Home Residents to Reduce Mouth Infections and Incidence of Pneumonia and Improve Diabetic Glucose Control (NCT06890676)
Extending Infection Control Dental Care to Nursing Home Residents Using Telehealth-Mediated Supervision: a Novel Solution to Nursing Home Acquired Pneumonia Morbidity and Mortality.
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this study is to learn if dental infection control treatment delivered to older adult nursing home residents at their place of residence will result in : * improved dental health * reduced risk of pneumonia * better glucose control for diabetic patients compared to the pre-project dental and general health evaluations of residents and the pre-project facility incidence of pneumonia. Dental infection control treatment includes treating gum infections, stopping or slowing decay with fluoride, and assisting residents with effective tooth brushing and denture cleaning daily. Previous studies indicate dental infections can be inhaled and cause pneumonia or make diabetes worse. A shortage of dentists has limited care for nursing home residents. This project will allow dental hygienists and specially trained dental assistants to treat nursing home residents using telehealth methods (computers, cameras, internet, and telephone) to talk and work with dentists in different locations.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Office of Dental Health, Department of Health and Senior Services — Jefferson City, Missouri
Age range: 60 Years to 100 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Comprehensive Oral Evaluation (OTHER)
- Intraoral Complete Radiographic Series (OTHER)
- • Teledentistry-synchronous and asynchronous (OTHER)
- Periodontal Therapy (PROCEDURE)
- Periodontal Maintenance Procedure (PROCEDURE)
- Application of Caries Arresting Medicament (PROCEDURE)
- Oral Hygiene Assistance (OTHER)
- Referral for Treatment of Acute Oral Infection (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Office of Dental Health, Department of Health and Senior Services — Jefferson City, Missouri
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (573) 751-6249
Email: julie.boeckman@health.mo.gov
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.