At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 3Completed· 834 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Enhanced Oral Care +1 moreother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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A Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Pneumonia in Nursing Home Residents
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Enhanced Oral Care and Usual oral care for Pneumonia and Lower Respiratory Tract Infection. Completed, enrolled 834 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of an enhanced oral hygiene protocol in preventing pneumonia among nursing home residents.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsPneumonia, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Institute on Aging (NIA)
Timeline
Phase 3CompletedFinished
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First PostedSep 2009
Enrollment StartOct 2009
Primary CompletionDec 2012
TodayJul 2026
First PostedSep 11, 2009
Enrollment StartOct 1, 2009
Primary CompletionDec 1, 2012
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.2 yearsPosted 16.8 years ago
Interventions
Enhanced Oral Careother
oral brushing plus oral chlorhexidine plus upright feeding positioning
Usual oral careother
Usual oral care and feeding positioning