Simple toothbrushing may cut ventilator pneumonia risk
NCT ID NCT06039995
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested whether adding toothbrushing and oral gel to standard chlorhexidine mouthwash could prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in 100 ICU patients. The intervention group received comprehensive oral care, while the control group got mouthwash alone. Researchers measured VAP rates, ICU stay length, and mortality to see if the extra steps made a difference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Chlorhexidine mouthwash, toothbrushing, and oral gel
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple oral care routine could become a standard way to prevent pneumonia in ICU patients on ventilators.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with 100 patients, so results may not apply to all ICU settings. The intervention adds steps to care without strong proof yet.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Services Hospital
Lahore, Pakistan
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University of Health Sciences
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan