Oral Health Intervention Pilot Study for Individuals With Memory Problems

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Mild Cognitive Impairment

In brief

The purpose of this study is to pilot test an intervention to improve oral health for individuals with memory problems. The results from this study will assist in developing prevention and intervention programs aimed at maintaining good oral health, or at least slowing its deterioration.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01808235

Run by

Duke University

People needed

12

Starts

2012-07-01

Expected to finish

2017-02-03

Last updated by the study team

2017-03-30

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• A diagnosis of mild dementia within the past year.
• Have at least four natural teeth.
• 60 years and older.
• Living with an informal caregiver who is willing to participate.
• Community-dwelling
• Physically able to brush own teeth.

You may not qualify if…

• Edentulism
• Unable to have an oral health evaluation done.
• Sensory or physical problems that prevent participation in the intervention.
• Terminal illness or hospitalization for a psychiatric disorder in the prior year.

Where it is running

• Duke University — Durham, North Carolina, United States

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