Clinical Trial

The Effect of an Suction Toothbrush on the Development of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

Study acronym: Toothbrush
Completed
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Summary
Literature suggests that suction toothbrushes may improve oral care in intubated patients by facilitating secretion removal and reducing microaspiration. This could decrease the need for endotracheal suctioning and lower the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effect of a suction toothbrush on the development of VAP in intubated patients.
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2025-08-12; most recent amendment 2026-04-19.
Status change: Active, Not Recruiting → Completed 2026-04-19
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07125495
Lead Sponsor Koç University
Collaborators: Koc University Hospital
Conditions Infection, Intensive Care (ICU), Intubation, Intubation Complication
Enrollment 111 participants
Start Date 2025-02-01
Primary Completion 2025-07-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-09-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-23