Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:47 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:47 AM
NCT ID:
NCT02400294
Brief Summary:
Effect of toothbrushing in oral care of mechanically ventilated critically ill patients on prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia
Detailed Description:
Prospective, before and after study in 5 Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of a university hospital.
The before period (control phase, 6 months): standard oral care 3 times a day in every consecutive intubated patients in the participating ICUs The interphase period (1 month): formal training of all the nurses, physicians and residents on the use of toothbrushing during oral care The after period: (study phase, 6 months): standard oral care with tooth brushing 3 times a day in every consecutive intubated patients in the participating ICUs
Study:
NCT02400294
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT02400294