Effect of licorice mouthwash versus chlorhexidine mouthwash on oral health in intubated patients in intensive care unit

Effect of licorice mouthwash versus chlorhexidine mouthwash on oral health in intubated patients in intensive care unit: a double-blind randomized clinical trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20120215009014N461

Enrollment

120

Registered

2023-02-07

Start date

2023-02-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-03-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Oral health. Encounter for dental examination and cleaning without abnormal findings

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Mouth washing with 15 ml of 2% licorice mouthwash solution for 30 seconds once a day for four days. Intervention 2: Control group: Mouth washing with 15 ml of 2% ch

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 65 years Hospitalization in the intensive care unit Having an oral tracheal tube Having a gastric tube through the nose

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy Autoimmune diseases Pulmonary infection or sepsis Having artificial teeth Smoker

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Oral hygiene. Timepoint: On the fifth day after the intervention. Method of measurement: With clinical examination using abslang and flashlight.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactReza Faghih Lotfi

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

reza_lotfi_65@yahoo.com+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

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