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Effect of an Oral Frailty Measures Intervention Programs in Institutionalized Elders

NCT06536985 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 226

Last updated 2024-11-04

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Summary

This is a compelling 16-week prospective, double-blind, whole-cluster randomized controlled trial(RCT).This study will recruit 226 older adults over the age of 65.Based on King's goal attainment theory, a program to promote oral health is developed.The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mixed face-to-face and eHealth oral health promotion program for older adults with oral frailty in nursing homes, based on the Theory of Planned Behavior.

Conditions

  • Frailty

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

treatment group

Researchers will collaborate with participants to develop personalized intervention plans, which include physical exercise, oral function training, basic dietary guidance, and detailed oral health knowledge directly related to oral health behaviors. To facilitate better communication and management, a WeChat group will be created to encourage participants to share their daily exercise achievements. In the first week, face-to-face oral function training sessions will be organized for the intervention group at the nursing home activity center. Concurrently, once a week, the intervention group will gather at the nursing home activity center to practice together using illustrated videos. On Wednesdays, educational articles and videos about oral health are sent via text message. On Fridays, a group communication activity is organized to enhance their social connections. Additionally, we will guide elderly participants to master essential internet skills, enabling them to use smartphones to

BEHAVIORAL

Contral group

Participants in the control group will receive general lifestyle advice via text message once or twice a week.They will not participate in the intervention\'s fitness routines, online classes, group chats, or films with health educators. Individual workout regimens, goals, or comments are not given by researchers. Participants in the control group\'s complaints or questions will always be answered with basic health information and suggestions. Researchers won\'t ask for individual advice or comments from other professionals.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hangzhou Normal University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-11-11
Primary Completion
2025-08-11
Completion
2025-11-11

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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