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Ventilator Associated PneumoniaNCT01382446

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Care for Adults Experiencing Trauma

A study testing Chlorhexidine gluconate and Toothpaste in people with Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, run by St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix at 1 site in United States.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Examine the use of 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate as an adjunct to current oral care protocol for trauma patients on ventilator support to decrease the incidence of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia and oral bacterial load. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
What is being tested?
Chlorhexidine gluconate and Toothpaste
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
66 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jul 2010to Apr 2012
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Adults admitted to ICUs located in Tower Two Critical Care Units: Medical, Surgical, Medical #2, and Trauma Intensive Care Units.
  • Patients will be randomized to either treatment or standard group based on day of admission to Intensive Care Units. No limitation regarding gender, race, and ethnicity so that the sample will reflect "typical" Trauma population.

Who cannot join

  • All patients admitted under "Doe" Status
  • All patients with acute cervical spine injuries or facial fractures that oral care will create further harm to the patient (physician order stating "no oral care to be given" will be in chart)
  • All patients with Oral Trauma or Oral Surgery
  • All minors (Study will be completed in Adult Critical Care Units)
  • Patients with allergy to chlorhexidine
  • Patients without Teeth, or with fewer than 6 teeth

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85013

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About this study

Official title: Evaluating Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Care for Adults

Examine the use of 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate as an adjunct to current oral care protocol for trauma patients on ventilator support to decrease the incidence of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia and oral bacterial load.

Read the detailed description

To see a significant decrease in the bacterial load in the oral mucosa and subsequently, a decrease in the pathogenesis of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia through the use of an oral rinse containing 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate as part of an oral care protocol. Current oral care protocol includes the use of 1.5% H2O2-coated swabs every four hours, toothbrushing with toothpaste every 12 hours, and use of continuous subglottic suction apparatus.

Being tested
Chlorhexidine gluconate, Toothpaste
Keywords
Trauma, Mechanical Ventilation, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Oral Care
Medical subject headings
Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated, Wounds and Injuries

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Chlorhexidine gluconateDrug

    Also called Peridex

    0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate 15ml Twice Daily, administered via toothbrushing and swabbing teeth, tongue, gingiva, and oral mucosa.

  • ToothpasteOther

    Brushing the teeth, tongue, gingiva, and oral mucosa twice daily with toothbrush and toothpaste.

Study groups in NCT01382446
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Standard Oral Care RegimenActive comparatorCurrent oral care protocol includes the use of 1.5% H2O2-coated swabs every four hours, toothbrushing with toothpaste every 12 hours, and use of continuous subglottic suction apparatus.
Receives: Other: Toothpaste
Chlorhexidine Oral Care RegimenExperimentalThis study will compare our current oral care practice with the use of Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% (Peridex, 3M Corporation) Twice daily in addition to regularly scheduled oral care as a means to decrease the incidence of VAP utilizing evidence-based strategies.
Receives: Drug: Chlorhexidine gluconate

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Care for Trauma Patients

    Examination of number of participants who do not develop oral bacteria and Ventilator Associated Pneumonia when an oral rinse containing 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate is used as part of a oral care protocol.

    Measured: 18 Months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Jun 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startJul 2010
  3. Primary completionApr 2012
  4. Study completionApr 2012

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
66 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01382446
Sponsor's protocol ID
IRB#09NU127
Status last verified
Dec 2016
First submitted
23 Jun 2011
Last updated
6 Feb 2017
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Chlorhexidine gluconate and Toothpaste in people with Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, run by St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Feb 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 28 Nov 2013). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Effectiveness of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Care for Trauma Patients (time frame: 18 Months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Feb 2017.

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