Does Using a Mouthwash Help Improve Outcomes in Critically Ill Children in Hospital?

Effect of Oral Care Using Mouthwash on Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill Children Admitted to Alexandria University Children’s Hospital: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202601665742072

Enrollment

150

Registered

2026-01-13

Start date

2023-12-16

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Oral Health Respiratory Paediatrics

Interventions

Oral care using Distilled water

Mouth wash using Chlorhexidine

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All critically ill children admitted to PICU with age range from one month to 14 years.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient with mouth lesion on admission. Immunodeficient and surgical patient.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
PICU mortality. Incidence of Ventilator Associated Condition (VAC) and Ventilator associated Pneumonia (VAP). Development of Oral health status dysfunction. Possible allergy, rash, edema and anaphylaxis.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Length of mechanical ventilation. Length of PICU stay. Development of acquired nosocomial infection and sepsis other than VAP.	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactMarwan Fahim

Lecturer of Pediatrics Alexandria University

drmarwanfahim@gmail.com+201033961955

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026