Toothbrush vs. sponge: which cuts pneumonia risk for ventilator patients?
NCT ID NCT07283380
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tests two ways of cleaning the mouth in intensive care patients who are on breathing machines. The goal is to see if using a pediatric toothbrush or a sponge stick, along with a standard antiseptic rinse, reduces harmful bacteria and prevents ventilator-associated pneumonia. 72 adults will take part, and their oral health and pneumonia signs will be checked over five days.
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Zonguldak Ataturk State Hospital
Zonguldak, 67000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Zonguldak Atatürk State Hospital, Ministry of Health, Türkiye
Zonguldak, 67000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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