Simple tube tweak may spare ICU patients painful mouth sores

NCT ID NCT07390162

First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looks at whether moving a breathing tube in the mouth every 4 hours instead of every 8 hours can prevent sores and injuries. It will include 230 adults in intensive care who need a breathing tube. Nurses will change the tube's position at set times, and patients will be checked for mouth injuries over 14 days.

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