TCTR20190530003.
Study name | Efficacy of moraceae with chlorhexidine mouthwash on microbial flora of critically ill intubated patients |
Methods | RCT |
Participants | Adults (age more than 18 years); admitted in the medical intensive care unit within 24 hours; having a tracheal tube and expect to go on mechanical ventilation at least 48 hours; no contraindication for moraceae or chlorhexidine mouthwash |
Interventions | CHX + moraceae versus CHX |
Outcomes | Oral microbial flora; adverse events; oral health; ventilator‐associated pneumonia |
Starting date | May 2019 |
Contact information | vveerapong@gmail.com |
Notes | Emailed study investigator 8 March 2020 to confirm whether published in full. Reply received 8 March 2020 ‐ ongoing trial |
CHX = chlorhexidine; ICU = intensive care unit; OA = oral assessment; RCT = randomised controlled trial; VAP = ventilator‐associated pneumonia