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Extending Dental Care to Nursing Home Residents to Reduce Mouth Infections and Incidence of Pneumonia and Improve Diabetic Glucose Control
NCT06890676 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
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.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Comprehensive Oral Evaluation
- OTHER Intraoral Complete Radiographic Series
- OTHER • Teledentistry-synchronous and asynchronous
- PROCEDURE Periodontal Therapy
- PROCEDURE Periodontal Maintenance Procedure
Study Locations (1)
Missouri
- Office of Dental Health, Department of Health and Senior Services — Jefferson City
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 150 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-03-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-08-28 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06890676
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06890676 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 150 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 8 conditions, with Diabetes appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which Comprehensive Oral Evaluation is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06890676 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Missouri. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06890676 about?
NCT06890676 is a clinical study titled "Extending Dental Care to Nursing Home Residents to Reduce Mouth Infections and Incidence of Pneumonia and Improve Diabetic Glucose Control". 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 denta...
What is the current status of trial NCT06890676?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 150 participants. The study started on 2024-03-01. Estimated completion is 2026-08-28.
What conditions does trial NCT06890676 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Diabetes, Pneumonia, Gingivitis, Periodontitis, Periodontal Disease. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06890676?
The interventions under investigation include: Comprehensive Oral Evaluation (OTHER), Intraoral Complete Radiographic Series (OTHER), • Teledentistry-synchronous and asynchronous (OTHER), Periodontal Therapy (PROCEDURE), Periodontal Maintenance Procedure (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06890676?
This trial is sponsored by Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06890676 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Missouri. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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