Kitchen remedies vs. hospital standards: can apple cider vinegar beat infection in ICU?

NCT ID NCT07365956

First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tested three mouth care methods—apple cider vinegar, chlorhexidine (a standard 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 serious lung infections. Results were measured by changes in bacteria levels and mouth health over 5 days.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inonu University

    Malatya, 44050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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