Simple toothbrushing may cut ventilator pneumonia risk

NCT ID NCT06039995

Completed Prevention Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pneumonia Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PNEUMONIA, VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED

Contacts and locations

Locations

Services Hospital

Lahore, Pakistan
University of Health Sciences

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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