Effectiveness of a novel approach to managing dry mouth in palliative care

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Dry Mouth; Palliative Care; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Normal oral and gastrointestinal development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622000041752
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Peter Allcroft

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-01-17
• Last Update Posted: 24 January 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Age > 18 years admitted to Laurel Hospice, FMC.

Able to report thirst intensity or distress

Safe swallow and alert

AKPS > 30

Exclusion Criteria

By Mouth

Delirium using the NuDesc Score (routine collection in daily nursing assessment)

Unable to provide consent for any reason

Oral health conditions including oral sores, desquamation, open wound, fungating wound, thrush, and/or currently receiving treatment for oral disease where a specific oral care plan is required

Patient preference for no mint flavour

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified