Clinical trials: Respiratory Hygiene
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Effectiveness of a VAP Prevention Bundle in the PICU
This observational monocentric prospective study aims to evaluate the efficacy of new measures for ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) management in the pediatric population in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of…
- Trial name
- NCT03763695
- Testing
- Measures for the VAP prevention in the PICU, Evaluation of VAP incidence before the protocol introduction
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Evaluation of Silver Nanoparticles for the Prevention of COVID-19
In this research, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were tested in vitro and shown to have an inhibitory effect on SARS-CoV-2 infection in cultured cells.
- Trial name
- COVID-19 (NCT04894409)
- Testing
- Mouthwash and nose rinse with the AgNPs solution, Mouthwashes and nose rinse in a conventional way
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 231 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cluster de Bioeconomia de Baja California, A.C
Voice Disorders in Children, Vocal Nodules in Children
Effect of Semi-occluded Vocal Tract Therapy on the Phonation of Children With Vocal Fold Nodules
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine and compare the effects of different voice therapy programs in children with vocal fold nodules.
- Conditions
- Voice Disorders in Children, Vocal Nodules in Children, Hoarseness, Dysphonia
- Trial name
- NCT05878197
- Testing
- Straw phonation, Resonant voice therapy, Vocal Hygiene
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Oral Hygiene, Oral Health, Dental Plaque
Essential Oil Mouthwash - Oral Hygiene
Background Inadequate oral health can further compromise general health, particularly in elderly patients who are more susceptible to tooth loss, periodontal disease, and oral infections.
- Conditions
- Oral Hygiene, Oral Health, Dental Plaque, Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI)
- Trial name
- EOMOH-RCT (NCT07887074)
- Testing
- Essential oil mouthwash, Chlorhexidine gluconate alcohol-free mouthwash, Povidone-iodine alcohol-free mouthwash
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China Medical University, Taiwan
Critical Illness
Oral Care to Reduce Mouth and Throat Infections in Critically Ill Patients
This study will evaluate whether a program of systematic oral care can help prevent hospital-acquired respiratory infections in patients in intensive care units.
- Trial name
- NCT00078663
- Testing
- Oral Care
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Periodontal Diseases, Periodontal Pocket
Periodontal Maintenance and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Periodontal disease is a chronic condition affecting the teeth and surrounding support structures, characterized by tooth loss and alveolar bone loss.
- Trial name
- NCT05125835
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 428 people
- Sponsor
- Brock University
Cerebrovascular Disorders, Stroke
Stroke Oral healthCare pLan Evaluation
Stroke associated pneumonia (SAP) affects a fifth of stroke survivors annually, tripling the risk of death at 30 days and contributing to poorer rehabilitation outcomes, prolonged hospital stays and dependency at discharge.
- Conditions
- Cerebrovascular Disorders, Stroke, Pneumonia, Oral Hygiene
- Trial name
- SOCLE II (NCT01954212)
- Testing
- Enhanced complex oral health care
- Where
- 4 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 437 people
- Sponsor
- Glasgow Caledonian University
Sleep Hygiene, Sarcopenia
Sleep Hygiene, Sarcopenia, and Cognitive Function in Respiratory Disease
We aim to clarify the relationship between sleep hygiene and the onset of sarcopenia or cognitive dysfunction using sleep time, arousal, and sleep quality as indicators in COPD or IPF patients, and clarify the effects of sleep…
- Conditions
- Sleep Hygiene, Sarcopenia, Cognitive Function, COPD
- Trial name
- NCT05193136
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- National Hospital Organization Minami Kyoto Hospital
COVID-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic on the Oral Hygiene Status of Children
The purpose of this study is to compare oral hygiene status and dietary habits of 3-5 years old children and their parents with a questionnaire and clinic examination between pre- and post-COVID-19 period.
- Trial name
- NCT06435390
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 155 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Respiratory Infection, Gastroenteritis
STOPFLU: Is it Possible to Reduce the Number of Days Off in Office Work by Improved Hand-hygiene?
Improved hand hygiene is known to reduce transmission of both respiratory (RTI) and gastrointestinal infections (GTI) under "semi-closed" conditions such as hospitals, day-care centres and schools.
- Trial name
- NCT00821509
- Testing
- Hand washing, Disinfectant rubbing
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 683 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
Pneumonia
Effect of Improved Oral Hygiene to Prevent Pneumonia in Hospitalized Patients
Recent studies have found that poor oral hygiene may foster the colonization of the oropharynx by potential respiratory pathogens in mechanically-ventilated (MV), intensive care unit (ICU) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00123123
- Testing
- chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse (0.12%)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
The Association of Hand Hygiene Practice on Primary Schoolgirls Absence Due to URIs in Riyadh City, 2017-2018.
Research Problem: Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are a common reason for absence from schools as it is estimated that children get six to eight episodes every year.
- Trial name
- NCT03535064
- Testing
- Hand Hygiene Workshop
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 496 people
- Sponsor
- Abrar Alzaher
Gingivitis; Chronic
The Effect of Probiotics on Gingivitis
The aim of the study is to assess the effect of oral probiotics containing Streptococcus salivarius M18 on gingivitis and oral hygiene in young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05727436
- Testing
- Dentoblis
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Pulmonary Hypertension, Insomnia
Self-Help Booklets for Sleep in Adults With Pulmonary Hypertension
The researchers have developed a set of self-help booklets for adults with pulmonary hypertension (PH) who are experiencing sleep problems.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Hypertension, Insomnia, Sleep Hygiene
- Trial name
- NCT07754981
- Testing
- Sleep Hygiene Self-Help Intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sheffield
Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Covid19
mHealth Intervention for Increasing COVID-19 Prevention Practices With Urban Refugee and Displaced Youth in Uganda
Uganda hosts 1.4 million refugees, making it Sub-Saharan Africa's largest refugee host community and the third largest globally.
- Trial name
- NCT04631367
- Testing
- Kukaa Salama: mHealth intervention, Face Mask + Soap
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Diarrhea, Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI)
Impact Evaluation of Accelerating Climate-Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services for Schools and Healthcare Facilities in Karamoja
Karamoja, in north-eastern Uganda, is among the most water-insecure regions in sub-Saharan Africa. Only 24 per cent of households can access the WHO-recommended 20 litres of water per person per day.
- Conditions
- Diarrhea, Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI), Menstrual Hygiene, Absenteeism
- Trial name
- NCT07823231
- Testing
- Climate-resilient school WASH infrastructure package, WASH and menstrual health capacity building and social and behaviour change package
- Where
- Uganda
- Volunteers
- 16,380 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elijah Kipchumba
Pneumonia
Improving Oral Care to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) in the Acute Neurologically Impaired Adult
Hypothesis: The investigators hypothesize that the current oral protocol is sub-optimal and an enhanced protocol will decrease the incidence of hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP)in the acute, non-intubated, care-dependent…
- Trial name
- NCT01498601
- Testing
- Enhanced oral care protocol
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Fraser Health
Influenza
Intervention Study of Face Mask and Hand Sanitizer to Reduce Influenza Transmission
Pharmaceutical interventions, particularly vaccination, have been the principal public health method of preventing and controlling seasonal influenza.
- Trial name
- M-FLU (NCT00490633)
- Testing
- Ear Loop Procedure Mask, 62% Ethyl Alcohol Hand Sanitizer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,420 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Covid19, Pediatric Psychiatric Disorder
CARTOON: CoronAviRus (COVID-19) educaTional prOgram fOr childreN
Our study aims to investigate whether our CoronAviRus educaTional prOgram fOr children (CARTOON) facilitates the adherence to hygiene measures and is feasible to dispel fear in preschool children (3-6 years old) during the…
- Conditions
- Covid19, Pediatric Psychiatric Disorder, Psychological Stress
- Trial name
- CARTOON (NCT04724616)
- Testing
- Educational Program (CARTOON)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Respiratory Tract Infections, Gastrointestinal Infections
Hand Hygiene Randomized Cluster Intervention to Reduce Infections
The purpose of this study is to determine if a simple intervention to improve hand hygiene, consisting of a 3-4 minute training video, on-site posters, and hand hygiene supplies, can reduce respiratory and GI illness among…
- Trial name
- NCT02131727
- Testing
- Hand Hygiene Improvement Intervention, Ask Me 3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 324 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kent State University