Mouth care plan for stroke patients with a breathing tube
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial is testing a new mouth care plan for stroke patients who need a breathing tube. The goal is to find a better way to keep your mouth healthy and prevent infections while the tube is in.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had a stroke.
- You currently have a breathing tube in your mouth.
- The breathing tube needs to stay in for at least 7 days in a row.
- You must have at least 10 natural teeth.
- You should not have had any mouth or gum disease before the tube was put in.
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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