Thirst in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) PracticeNCT06798974
Effect of Three-Dimensional Lemon Video on Thirst Perception and Dehydration-Related Discomfort
A study testing Three-dimensional video in people with Thirst in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Practice, run by Necmettin Erbakan University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study will be conducted to investigate the effects of a three-dimensional lemon video shown to intensive care patients undergoing colorectal surgery on thirst perception and thirst-related discomfort. The study will be conducted as a randomized controlled, single-blind experimental design. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Thirst in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Practice
- What is being tested?
- Three-dimensional video
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 70 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 25 Feb 2025to 20 Jun 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients between the ages of 18-65,
- Those who have undergone colorectal surgery,
- Those who are oriented to time and place,
- Those who are literate,
- Those who have been admitted to the general surgery intensive care unit,
- Those who are being monitored in the postoperative period,
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- Those who volunteer to participate in the study,
- Those who can communicate verbally,
- Those who are open to communication and cooperation,
- Those who do not have visual and auditory impairments,
- Those who do not use glasses or have no visual impairments,
- Those who do not have cognitive-psychological disorders,
- Those who are not diagnosed with renal failure,
- Those who do not have oral intake according to the physician's order,
- Those who are not connected to a mechanical ventilator will be included in the study.
Who cannot join
- Patients who have undergone a second surgical procedure during their hospitalization,
- Patients who have open wounds on their mouth or lips,
- Patients who have been diagnosed with migraine or vertigo,
- Patients who have nausea and vomiting will be excluded from the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Necmettin Erbakan University
Konya, Konya, 42040
About this study
Official title: Effect of Three-Dimensional Lemon Video on Thirst Perception and Dehydration-Related Discomfort in Intensive Care Unit Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery: Randomized Controlled Study
This study will be conducted to investigate the effects of a three-dimensional lemon video shown to intensive care patients undergoing colorectal surgery on thirst perception and thirst-related discomfort. The study will be conducted as a randomized controlled, single-blind experimental design. The universe of this study, which will be conducted in the General Surgery Intensive Care Unit of the Necmettin Erbakan University Medical Faculty Hospital, will consist of volunteer patients who will be admitted to the intensive care unit. The sample of the study will consist of 70 patients. In the study, patients will be divided into two groups as virtual reality glasses and control groups. The virtual reality glasses group will be shown a three-dimensional lemon video. Standard care will be provided to patients in the control group. Patients will be assigned to the groups using the block randomization method. Randomization will be performed using a random number table in a computer environment (www.random.org). Research data will be collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, Numerical Rating Scale, and Surgical Period Thirst-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ). Ethics committee approval and institutional permission will be obtained before collecting research data. Appropriate statistical tests will be used in the evaluation of the data.
- Being tested
- Three-dimensional video
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Three-dimensional videoOther
Patients who meet the criteria for inclusion in the study will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will be shown a 3D lemon video with virtual reality glasses. The video will be created by a company that shoots 3D videos. Opinions of three experts will be obtained for the suitability of the video. The video will be shown to patients for 5 minutes. In order to control the effects that may arise from the practitioner during the study, the virtual reality glasses application will be applied to all patients by the same clinic nurse. The control group will not receive any intervention and will receive standard care. Data collection forms will be given to the patient by the researcher and will be collected after the patient fills them out.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Three-dimensional video | Experimental | Not described |
| Control | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numerical Rating Scale
It will be used to assess the intensity of thirst perception. This scale has numerical values between 0-10 points and the individual is shown the scale and asked to choose the number that best describes thirst. It consists of a horizontal line that starts with the expression "0" or "I'm not thirsty at all" and ends with the expression "10" or "I'm very thirsty".
Measured: The 1st measurement will be made immediately before watching the 3D video, the 2nd measurement will be made within 1 minute after watching the 3D video, and the 3rd measurement will be made 30 minutes after watching the 3D video.
Perioperative Thirst Discomfort Scale
The scale is a 3-point Likert-type scale consisting of 7 items including dry mouth, dry lips, swollen tongue, saliva density, dry throat, bad taste in the mouth and desire to drink water. Rating is done as; It did not bother (0), It bothered a little (1) and It bothered a lot (2). The scale has no sub-dimensions. The lowest score from the original scale total is 0 and the highest is 14. The expression "Skewered slice" from the scale items was removed from the Turkish scale because it had a low factor load. The lowest score from the scale total is 0 and the highest is 12. Higher scores indicate more thirst.
Measured: The 1st measurement will be made immediately before watching the 3D video, the 2nd measurement will be made within 1 minute after watching the 3D video, and the 3rd measurement will be made 30 minutes after watching the 3D video.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Jan 2025
- Study start25 Feb 2025
- Primary completion20 Jun 2025
- Study completion20 Jun 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Thirst in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) PracticeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Necmettin Erbakan UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Serpil SU, Necmettin Erbakan University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06798974
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NecErUniveristy
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 23 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 26 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Three-Dimensional Lemon Video on Thirst Perception and Dehydration-Related Discomfort in Intensive Care Unit Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery: Randomized Controlled Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06798974
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NecErUniveristy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Jun 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will be conducted to investigate the effects of a three-dimensional lemon video shown to intensive care patients undergoing colorectal surgery on thirst perception and thirst-related discomfort. The study will be conducted as a randomized controlled, single-blind experimental design. The universe of this study, which will be conducted in the General Surgery Intensive Care Unit of the Necmettin Erbakan University Medical Faculty Hospital, will consist of volunteer patients who will be admitted to the intensive care unit. The sample of the study will consist of 70 patients. In the study, patients will be divided into two groups as virtual reality glasses and control groups. The virtual reality glasses group will be shown a three-dimensional lemon video. Standard care will be provided to patients in the control group. Patients will be assigned to the groups using the block randomization method. Randomization will be performed using a random number table in a computer environment (www.random.org). Research data will be collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, Numerical Rating Scale, and Surgical Period Thirst-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ). Ethics committee approval and institutional permission will be obtained before collecting research data. Appropriate statistical tests will be used in the evaluation of the data.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Three-dimensional video | Experimental | – |
| Control | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (15 listed)
- Patients between the ages of 18-65,
- Those who have undergone colorectal surgery,
- Those who are oriented to time and place,
- Those who are literate,
- Those who have been admitted to the general surgery intensive care unit,
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients who have undergone a second surgical procedure during their hospitalization,
- Patients who have open wounds on their mouth or lips,
- Patients who have been diagnosed with migraine or vertigo,
- Patients who have nausea and vomiting will be excluded from the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Three-dimensional videoPatients who meet the criteria for inclusion in the study will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will be shown a 3D lemon video with virtual reality glasses. The video will be created by a company that shoots 3D videos. Opinions of three experts will be obtained for the suitability of the video. The video will be shown to patients for 5 minutes. In order to control the effects that may arise from the practitioner during the study, the virtual reality glasses application will be applied to all patients by the same clinic nurse. The control group will not receive any intervention and will receive standard care. Data collection forms will be given to the patient by the researcher and will be collected after the patient fills them out. | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Numerical Rating Scale
Time frame: The 1st measurement will be made immediately before watching the 3D video, the 2nd measurement will be made within 1 minute after watching the 3D video, and the 3rd measurement will be made 30 minutes after watching the 3D video.
It will be used to assess the intensity of thirst perception. This scale has numerical values between 0-10 points and the individual is shown the scale and asked to choose the number that best describes thirst. It consists of a horizontal line that starts with the expression "0" or "I'm not thirsty at all" and ends with the expression "10" or "I'm very thirsty".
Perioperative Thirst Discomfort Scale
Time frame: The 1st measurement will be made immediately before watching the 3D video, the 2nd measurement will be made within 1 minute after watching the 3D video, and the 3rd measurement will be made 30 minutes after watching the 3D video.
The scale is a 3-point Likert-type scale consisting of 7 items including dry mouth, dry lips, swollen tongue, saliva density, dry throat, bad taste in the mouth and desire to drink water. Rating is done as; It did not bother (0), It bothered a little (1) and It bothered a lot (2). The scale has no sub-dimensions. The lowest score from the original scale total is 0 and the highest is 14. The expression "Skewered slice" from the scale items was removed from the Turkish scale because it had a low factor load. The lowest score from the scale total is 0 and the highest is 12. Higher scores indicate more thirst.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Aug 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Three-dimensional video in people with Thirst in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Practice, run by Necmettin Erbakan University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 15 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Numerical Rating Scale (time frame: The 1st measurement will be made immediately before watching the 3D video, the 2nd measurement will be made within 1 minute after watching the 3D video, and the 3rd measurement will be made 30 minutes after watching the 3D video.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Aug 2025.