Can a special toothbrush stop pneumonia in ICU patients?

NCT ID NCT07125495

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Koç University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether using a suction toothbrush for oral care could reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in intubated ICU patients. 111 adults on breathing machines were randomly assigned to cleaning with distilled water or a chlorhexidine solution using the suction toothbrush. The goal was to see if this approach lowers infection risk by removing secretions better than standard care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: suction toothbrush
What this could lead to: If effective, this simple oral care tool could lower pneumonia risk for patients on breathing machines in ICUs.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation. Results may not apply to all ICU settings or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Infections infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INFECTION INTENSIVE CARE (ICU) INTUBATION INTUBATION COMPLICATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Koç University hospital Intensive care unit

Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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