Improving oral care to prevent pneumonia in COPD patients in the ICU

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of enhanced oral care on the prevention of nosocomial pneumonia in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who are admitted to the ICU. It focuses on the relationship between poor dental hygiene and the colonization of respiratory pathogens in the oral cavity, which can lead to pneumonia. By implementing oral care interventions, the study aims to reduce the incidence of pneumonia and improve patient outcomes in critical care settings. The methodology includes assessing the oral hygiene practices and monitoring the development of pneumonia in participating patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients diagnosed as COPD
* admitted to ICU with acute exacerbation
* need for noninvasive ventilatory support including noninvasive ventilation anf high flow nasal cannula

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients refusing to participate
* End stage organ failure (Heart Failure, Liver cell failure and/or Renal failure

Where it's running

• Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University
  Asyut, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Waleed MD Gamal Elddin Khaleel, Ass. Prof. — Assiut University
• Study coordinator: Waleed MD Gamal Elddin Khaleel, Ass. Prof.
• Email: waleed_gamal@aun.edu.eg
• Phone: +201006519722

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.