Does mouth odor help prevent pneumonia from oral frailty?
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether checking your mouth odor can help prevent pneumonia in people who have weak oral health (called oral frailty). You'll get an oral assessment and be followed to see if it helps lower the risk of pneumonia.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 50 years old or older.
- You are alert and can communicate and follow instructions.
- You are willing to have your mouth checked.
- You do not have significant memory problems (like dementia).
- You are not currently being treated for oral cancer or gum disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether bringing dental care to nursing home residents can reduce mouth infections, pneumonia, and help control blood sugar in people with diabetes. If you live in a nursing home and are 60 or older, you may be able to join.
This trial tests a program to help older adults in nursing homes with oral frailty. It aims to improve eating, speaking, and overall health by using simple exercises and care steps.
This study tests whether a special mouth-care routine can help prevent pneumonia (a serious lung infection) in people with COPD who are in the ICU and need breathing support. If you are in the ICU with a COPD flare-up and are using a noninvasive breathing mask or high-flow oxygen, you may be able to join.
This study looks at how oral health affects the chances of developing pneumonia after a stroke and how well people recover their ability to swallow. It may help find ways to prevent complications and improve recovery for stroke survivors with swallowing problems.
This study tests two different mouth-care solutions for patients on breathing machines, to see if they can prevent pneumonia and improve mouth health in intensive care.
This study examines tiny organisms living in the mouth of people aged 60+ or with weakened immune systems to understand how they relate to gum health. Researchers hope this helps identify early warning signs of gum disease.
Hear when a new Breathing, Mouth trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.