Comparing Three Oral Care Methods for Patients on Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Intensive Care

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the effects of different oral care methods on oral health in patients receiving non-invasive mechanical ventilation NIMV in the intensive care unit. This randomized controlled trial compares three groups to find the most effective oral care method. The study is led by SMEYYE BLGL TEKN and focuses on preventing oral complications in these patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups a control group receiving the standard chlorhexidine oral care kit an electric toothbrush group receiving the chlorhexidine kit plus an electric toothbrush and toothpaste and a manual toothbrush group receiving the chlorhexidine kit with a manual toothbrush and toothpaste. Treatments are given during the intensive care stay while patients are on NIMV. During the study, participants oral health will be assessed daily for three consecutive days using tools like the Oral Assessment Guide, saliva pH measurements, and salivation tests with Schirmer Tear Test Strips. Researchers will monitor oral health status and saliva pH to evaluate the effects of the different oral care methods. The study starts September 2025 and runs through April 2026.

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