Dental care in nursing homes to prevent infections and improve health
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Infections, Lungs & breathing, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether bringing dental care to nursing home residents can reduce mouth infections, pneumonia, and help control blood sugar in people with diabetes. If you live in a nursing home and are 60 or older, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older and live in a nursing home or similar care facility
- Your overall health is stable enough for a procedure (rated as class II or III by your doctor)
- You are not severely frail (low or moderate frailty level)
- You can give consent and agree to let the study team see your medical records
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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