The Effect of Oral Health Care Program on Oral Hygiene and Oral Function for the Elderly Patient With Dementia in Day Care Center

This study evaluated the effects of an oral health care program on oral hygiene and oral function in older adults with dementia attending a day care center. Participants received a structured oral health care intervention, and changes in oral hygiene and oral function were assessed over a 4-week follow-up period. The goal of this study was to explore whether a structured oral health care program could help improve oral health outcomes in older adults with dementia in a day care setting.

NCT Number	NCT07401693
Lead Sponsor	Shiou-fang Lu
Conditions	Dementia, Oral Health Care, Oral Hygiene
Enrollment	64 participants
Start Date	2023-07-20
Primary Completion	2023-10-21 (estimated)
Study Completion	2023-10-21 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-10