New rinse gadget aims to cut infection risk for ICU patients

NCT ID NCT06193512

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests a new rinse device (SwishKit) plus standard oral care against standard care alone in 21 intubated ICU patients. The goal is to see if the device reduces harmful bacteria in the mouth and throat, which could lower the risk of lung infections. The study is small and early, so results will show if a larger trial is worthwhile.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: SwishKit device plus standard oral care
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple way to lower infection risk in ICU patients on breathing tubes.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 21 participants, so results may not apply to all ICU patients. The device adds to standard care, so its specific benefit may be hard to measure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bacterial infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MECHANICAL VENTILATION COMPLICATION ORAL BACTERIAL INFECTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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