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NCT00234598 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Strategies to Prevent Pneumonia (SToP Pneumonia)
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 547
- Enrollment target
NCT00234598 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Virginia Commonwealth University. The registered enrollment target is 547 participants.
The verdict
NCT00234598, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 547 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study tests whether special oral care provided by nurses to critically ill patients who are on a breathing machine (mechanical ventilator) can help to reduce the build-up of dental plaque on the teeth and reduce the risk of pneumonia.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Toothbrushing only
- PROCEDURE Chlorhexidine only
- PROCEDURE Toothbrushing and Chlorhexidine
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 547 participants |
| Start Date | 2002-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-02 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00234598
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00234598 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 547 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Toothbrushing only is the first listed.
NCT00234598 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00234598 about?
NCT00234598 is a clinical study titled "Strategies to Prevent Pneumonia (SToP Pneumonia)". This study tests whether special oral care provided by nurses to critically ill patients who are on a breathing machine (mechanical ventilator) can help to reduce the build-up of dental plaque on the teeth and reduce the risk of pneumonia.
What is the current status of trial NCT00234598?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 547 participants. The study started on 2002-03. Estimated completion is 2008-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00234598?
The interventions under investigation include: Toothbrushing only (PROCEDURE), Chlorhexidine only (PROCEDURE), Toothbrushing and Chlorhexidine (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00234598?
This trial is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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