New oral care kit brings relief to dry mouth in ICU patients
NCT ID NCT07555444
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special Oral Care Kit could reduce dry mouth and improve oral health in 82 adults admitted to the intensive care unit. Participants used either the kit or standard artificial saliva every 12 hours for 60 hours. Researchers measured mouth dryness, saliva flow, and oral comfort to see if the kit worked better than standard care.
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Albert Einstein Hospital Israelita
São Paulo, São Paulo, 05652-900, Brazil
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