NCT07200297

A Comparative Study of Three Oral Care Methods in NIMV Patients in Intensive Care

Comparison of Three Different Oral Care Methods in Terms of Oral Health in Intensive Care Patients Receiving Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: SÜMEYYE BİLGİLİ TEKİN · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aims to examine the effects of different oral care methods on oral health in patients receiving non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) in the intensive care unit. A randomized controlled experimental design will be employed, with three groups: Control Group - patients receiving only the standard chlorhexidine oral care kit; Electric Toothbrush Group - patients receiving the chlorhexidine kit in combination with an electric toothbrush and toothpaste; and Manual Toothbrush Group - patients receiving the chlorhexidine kit along with a manual toothbrush and toothpaste. Data collection tools will include the Patient Demographic Information Form, Oral Assessment Guide, saliva pH measurement, and salivation assessment using the Schirmer Tear Test Strip. The study is designed to compare the effects of different oral care methods on the oral health of patients receiving NIMV and to identify the most effective method.

Conditions

• Oral Complication

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Active Comparator: Control	Patients who were given only a standard chlorhexidine oral care set
OTHER	Experimental: Electric Toothbrush	Patients who were given an electric toothbrush and toothpaste along with a chlorhexidine set
OTHER	Experimental: Manual Toothbrush	Patients who were given a manual toothbrush and toothpaste along with a chlorhexidine set.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-09-15
• Primary completion: 2026-01-01
• Completion: 2026-04-01
• First posted: 2025-10-01
• Last updated: 2025-10-01

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)