Kitchen remedies tested against Hospital-Grade mouthwash in ICU
NCT ID NCT07365956
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three mouth care methods—apple cider vinegar, chlorhexidine (a common antiseptic), and baking soda—in 90 intensive care patients after brain surgery. The goal was to see which best reduces harmful mouth bacteria that can lead to pneumonia. All treatments were given as part of routine oral hygiene over five days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Chlorhexidine gluconate, sodium bicarbonate, and apple cider vinegar
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple oral care methods could help prevent serious lung infections in ICU patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase, so results may not apply broadly. The interventions are common and low-risk, but the benefit over standard care is uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Inonu University
Malatya, 44050, Turkey (Türkiye)
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