Status:
COMPLETED
Chlorhexidine & Pneumonia in Nursing Home Residents
Lead Sponsor:
University of Louisville
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Conditions:
Pneumonia
Respiratory Infection
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is determine if topical oral application of a chlorhexidine antimicrobial spray will significantly reduce pneumonia and respiratory infections, and improve oral health compar...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants must be at least 65 years old.
- Be dependent in 2 or more Activities of Daily Living as noted on the nursing home resident's Minimum Data Set - One must be ADL J- Personal Hygiene.
- Have natural teeth and/or wear complete or partial dentures.
- Expected to be a resident in a nursing home for two years.
Exclusion
- Existing pneumonia.
- History of chlorhexidine reaction or allergy and/or multiple medication or substance allergies.
- Receiving chlorhexidine oral application at enrollment as prescribed by physician or dentist.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
75 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00841074
Start Date
January 1 2006
End Date
July 1 2011
Last Update
April 14 2017
Active Locations (1)
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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40202