The Effect of Hyssop Essence and Chlorhexidine Gluconate on Oral Hygiene

Comparing the Effect of Hyssop Essence and Chlorhexidine Gluconate Mouthwashes on Oral Hygiene in Intubated Patients in Intensive Care Unit

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2017060711399N5

Enrollment

Registered

2017-06-26

Start date

2017-06-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Oral Hygiene in Intubated Patients. Other and unspecified lesions of oral mucosa

Interventions

Intervention 1: In the experimental group, after washing hands, the bed head is elevated 30-45 degree. After wearing sterile gloves, the pressure of cuff in the tracheal tube is regulated in the range

Prevention

Placebo

In the experimental group, after washing hands, the bed head is elevated 30-45 degree. After wearing sterile gloves, the pressure of cuff in the tracheal tube is regulated in the range of 20-25 cmh2o

In the control group, after washing hands, the bed head is elevated 30-45 degree. After wearing sterile gloves, the pressure of cuff in the tracheal tube is regulated in the range of 20-25cmH2O by the

In the placebo group, after washing hands, the bed head is elevated 30-45 degree. After wearing sterile gloves, the pressure of cuff in the tracheal tube is regulated in the range of 20-25cmH2O by the

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 100 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Age over 18 years; The Glasgow Coma Scale less than 8; The patient is intubated and received mechanical ventilation during the study; Non-antibiotic therapy over two weeks before hospitalization; Admission to ICU is past less than 12 hours; No history of allergy to the plants of the mint family (based on evidence of the statements of the patient's family); Having natural teeth; No history of radiation therapy; Having a Naso-Gastric Tube and no feeding by mouth. Exclusion criteria: History of radiation therapy; Diabetes; Jaw and facial injuries; Pregnant women; Using of immunosuppressive drugs such as Corticosteroids; History of seizures.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Oral Hygiene. Timepoint: Primery day, then daily until 4 day. Method of measurement: Check list of oral health assessment.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Duration of stay in the intensive care unit. Timepoint: Daily. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMehrooz Alishah

Semnan University of Medical Sciences

Alishahmehrooz@gmail.com+98 23 3365 4192

Outcome results

None listed

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