Coconut oil vs. glycerol: a mouth care showdown for seniors
NCT ID NCT07406425
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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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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