Chlorhexidine & Pneumonia in Nursing Home Residents
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Pneumonia, Pulmonary |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 65 - Any |
| Updated: | 12/3/2016 |
| Start Date: | January 2006 |
| End Date: | July 2011 |
Effect of Topical Oral Chlorhexidine in Reducing Pneumonia in Nursing Home Residents
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 compared to a placebo solution in nursing home residents.
antimicrobial spray will significantly reduce pneumonia and respiratory infections, and
improve oral health compared to a placebo solution in nursing home residents.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Participants must be at least 65 years old.
2. 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.
3. Have natural teeth and/or wear complete or partial dentures.
4. Expected to be a resident in a nursing home for two years.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Existing pneumonia.
2. History of chlorhexidine reaction or allergy and/or multiple medication or substance
allergies.
3. Receiving chlorhexidine oral application at enrollment as prescribed by physician or
dentist.
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