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Comparison of the Antibacterial Effects of 0.2% Chlorhexidine, Matrica, and Normal Saline Mouthwashes in Hospitalized Patients in ICU

Comparison of the Antibacterial Effects of 0.2% Chlorhexidine, Matrica, and Normal Saline Mouthwashes in Hospitalized Patients in ICU

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201204287821N1
Enrollment
40
Registered
2012-11-06
Start date
2012-06-25
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

ventilator associated pneumonia. Pneumonia due to staphylococcus, Pneumonia due to Escherichia coli, Pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pneumonia due to Pseudomonas

Interventions

Intervention 1: For the third group, all surfaces of mouth, gums, tongue, throat and teeth will be swapped carefully by 10 cc of Normal saline for six minutes. Three swab samples, at time zero (befo
For the third group, all surfaces of mouth, gums, tongue, throat and teeth will be swapped carefully by 10 cc of Normal saline for six minutes. Three swab samples, at time zero (before intervention)
For the second group, all surfaces of mouth, gum, tongue, throat and teeth will be swapped carefully by 10 cc of Matrica mouthwash for six minutes. Three swab samples, at time zero (before interven
For the first group, all surfaces of mouth, gum, tongue, throat and teeth will be swapped carefully by 10 cc of used chlorhexidine gluconate 0.2% mouthwash for six minutes. Three swab samples, at ti

Sponsors

Research Deputy of Golestan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Hospitalization in ICU; Age= 15 years old; Intubation and mechanical ventilation for 48 hours; having NG tube for 48 hour; Not having any of the following conditions: Respiratory and systemic infection, History of antibiotic therapy before admission, Autoimmune diseases and malignancies, History of allergy to mouthwash, History of radiation therapy and immunosuppressive therapy including corticosteroid, Use of any kind of antimicrobial mouthwash within two months before admission. Exclusion Criteria: Re-intubation; Occurrence of any reaction to Mouthwashes; Patient death or transfer to another unit; Pulmonary infection.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The Staphylococus aureus, Pneumoccocus, Enterococcus, Pseudomonas, and Escherichia coli number of celles in colony. Timepoint: First sample at the time of admission to the ward before mouth washing and the next sample 48 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: CFU (Colony-Forming Unit).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Any reaction to Mouthwashes. Timepoint: after using of mouthwashes. Method of measurement: inspection.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam Azimi

Golestan University of Medical Sciences

azimi8389@yahoo.com+98 17 1442 6900

Outcome results

None listed

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