Effects of Application of Oral Moisturizers on Microbiota Homeostasis in Long-Term Care Patients

Meiho University17 enrolled

Overview

The primary objective is to explore the differences in oral flora among healthy elderly individuals, those in a sub-healthy state, and those requiring long-term care. Furthermore, it will investigate whether different mental states, lifestyles, or dietary habits lead to variations in dominant oral flora. The study will also observe the degree of change in oral flora after intervention in oral hygiene care.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Long-Term Care Dementia

Interventions

oral moisturizerBEHAVIORAL

A thin, uniform layer of oral moisturizing gel (GC, Japan) was topically applied directly to the dorsal surface of the tongue and the surrounding oral mucosal surface.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * aged ≥65 years and having resided in the facility for ≥6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who were receiving systemic antimicrobial therapy were strictly excluded.

Locations (1)

Meiho university

Pingtung City, Taiwan, Taiwan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

the gingival index

mild, moderate and severe

Time frame: six weeks

calculus and tongue plaque index

none, mild, moderate and severe

Time frame: six weeks

Residual root

none, 0-4, more than 4

Time frame: six weeks

dental caries

decay, missing

Time frame: six weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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