Comparing three mouth care methods for ICU patients on non-invasive ventilation
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares three different mouth care methods for patients in the intensive care unit who are using a non-invasive ventilator (a mask or mouthpiece). The goal is to find the best way to keep the mouth clean and comortable during their stay.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are currently in an intensive care unit (ICU).
- You are using a non-invasive ventilator (a mask or mouthpiece) for breathing support.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are able to communicate and are in a stable state of consciousness.
- You do not have a known active infection, severe mouth sores, or bleeding in the mouth.
- You have not received radiation or chemotherapy to the head or neck, and you are not an organ transplant recipient.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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