Coconut oil vs. glycerol: a mouth care showdown for seniors

NCT ID NCT07406425

First seen Feb 14, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study compares coconut oil mouth care to standard glycerol sticks for elderly patients in geriatric hospitals who cannot clean their own mouths. Researchers will check if coconut oil improves oral health scores over 8 days. The goal is to find a better way to keep mouths healthy in older adults.

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  • CH de Brive

    Brive-la-Gaillarde, 19100, France

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  • CHU Limoges

    Limoges, 87042, France

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