Investigating the effect of mouthwash with stevia extract on the oral health

Investigating the effect of mouthwash with stevia extract on the oral health of patients under mechanical ventilation

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20111210008348N54

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-24

Start date

2025-04-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Patients under mechanical ventilation. Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: 2% stevia mouthwash (manufactured by Dr. Rezghani Company) will be used every 8 hours (three times a day) for 5 days to rinse the mouths of patients undergoing mec

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The patient must have an oral endotracheal tube during the study. Age 18-65. No history of allergy to herbal ingredients. Have normal teeth. No obvious sores in or around the mouth

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient transfer from ICU or death before completion of the study Prescription of any mouthwash by a doctor in specific cases Unwillingness to continue the study by the patient or the patient's legal guardian

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Oral Health. Timepoint: Before the intervention and five days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Beck Oral Assessment Scale (BOAS).;Mucous plaque. Timepoint: Before the intervention and five days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Mucosal plaque score (MPS).	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNeda Mirbagher Ajorpaz

Kashan University of Medical Sciences

mirbagher_n@kaums.ac.ir+98 31 5510 3118

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026