ThirstNCT07787416

Comparison of Four Different Methods Used To Relieve Postoperarive Thirst-Related Discomforts

A study testing Group 1: 5 ml slush slush (30 people), Group 2: 5 ml stick ice stick ice (30 people) and Group 3: 4 C cold water spray cold water spray (30 people) in people with Thirst and Dehydration-related Disorders in Postoperative Patients, run by Ege University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Who is it for?: Ages 18 to 60 years
Conditions the study is for: Thirst, Dehydration-related Disorders in Postoperative Patients
What is being tested?: Group 1: 5 ml slush slush (30 people), Group 2: 5 ml stick ice stick ice (30 people) and Group 3: 4 C cold water spray cold water spray (30 people)
Could I receive a placebo?: No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people: 150 participants
Where: 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates: 22 Nov 2022to 4 Apr 2023
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 60 years
All sexes
No healthy volunteers
Adult

Who may be able to join

Patients between the ages of 18-60
General anesthesia for at least 1 hour
Absence of open wounds in the mouth and lips
Patients who can express their thirst verbally and score 4 or more on the numerical verbal scale
Patients who voluntarily agreed to participate in our study

Who cannot join

Presence of pain, nausea and vomiting at the time of data collection
Those with DM and Chronic Kidney Failure
Patients who need intensive care after surgery
Those who have absolute oral intake restriction for more than 24 hours before and after surgery

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site

Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Afyonkarahisar, 03300

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About this study

This study was conducted to compare four different methods applied to relieve thirst-related discomfort after surgery. The study is a prospective, randomized controlled, experimental research conducted at Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Health Practice and Research Center General Surgery Clinic. The study took place between November 2022 and April 2023. 150 patients divided into control and intervention groups were included. The study aimed to investigate the effects of four different methods of quenching thirst after surgery on patient outcomes. Data collection tools include Patient Introduction and Follow-up Form, Numerical Verbal Scale (0 10) to measure thirst intensity, Safe Protocol for the Management of Early Post-Operative Thirst, Surgical Period Thirst-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ), Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS) and satisfaction level. Numerical Verbal Scale (0-10) was used to determine. The focus of the data study between groups was on postoperative thirst management, patient comfort, and satisfaction with different interventions. The significance level of 0.05 was taken as the criterion in interpreting the results.

Conditions: Thirst, Dehydration-related Disorders in Postoperative Patients
Being tested: Group 1: 5 ml slush slush (30 people), Group 2: 5 ml stick ice stick ice (30 people), Group 3: 4 C cold water spray cold water spray (30 people), Group 4: 40 C hot water spray hot water spray (30 people)
Keywords: thirst, nursing care, ice, water spray, satisfaction, comfort
Medical subject headings: Personal Satisfaction

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Group 1: 5 ml slush slush (30 people)Other
Interventions were made on the number of people in the groups at the 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after the surgery.
Group 2: 5 ml stick ice stick ice (30 people)Other
Interventions were made on the number of people in the groups at the 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after the surgery.
Group 3: 4 C cold water spray cold water spray (30 people)Other
Interventions were made on the number of people in the groups at the 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after the surgery.
Group 4: 40 C hot water spray hot water spray (30 people)Other
Interventions were made on the number of people in the groups at the 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after the surgery.

Study groups in NCT07787416
Study group	Role	What they receive
Group 1: 5 ml slush	Experimental	Data were collected from patients as follows: at 20 minutes using the Safe Protocol for Early Postoperative Dehydration Management; at 30-50-60-80-120-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale and the Surgical Dehydration-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ) to measure the severity of thirst; at 3 and 8 hours using the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS); and at 50-80-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale to determine satisfaction level. Receives: Other: Group 1: 5 ml slush slush (30 people)
Group 2: 5 ml stick ice	Experimental	Data were collected from patients as follows: at 20 minutes using the Safe Protocol for Early Postoperative Dehydration Management; at 30-50-60-80-120-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale and the Surgical Dehydration-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ) to measure the severity of thirst; at 3 and 8 hours using the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS); and at 50-80-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale to determine satisfaction level. Receives: Other: Group 2: 5 ml stick ice stick ice (30 people)
Group 3: 4 C cold water spray	Experimental	Data were collected from patients as follows: at 20 minutes using the Safe Protocol for Early Postoperative Dehydration Management; at 30-50-60-80-120-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale and the Surgical Dehydration-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ) to measure the severity of thirst; at 3 and 8 hours using the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS); and at 50-80-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale to determine satisfaction level. Receives: Other: Group 3: 4 C cold water spray cold water spray (30 people)
Group 4: 40 C hot water spray	Experimental	Data were collected from patients as follows: at 20 minutes using the Safe Protocol for Early Postoperative Dehydration Management; at 30-50-60-80-120-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale and the Surgical Dehydration-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ) to measure the severity of thirst; at 3 and 8 hours using the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS); and at 50-80-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale to determine satisfaction level. Receives: Other: Group 4: 40 C hot water spray hot water spray (30 people)
Group 5: Control group	No intervention	Data were collected from patients as follows: at 20 minutes using the Safe Protocol for Early Postoperative Dehydration Management; at 30-50-60-80-120-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale and the Surgical Dehydration-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ) to measure the severity of thirst; at 3 and 8 hours using the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS); and at 50-80-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale to determine satisfaction level.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

Numerical-verbal scale for measuring thirst intensity
The thirst intensity of the patients was determined using a numerical verbal scale. There are numbers between 0 and 10 on the scale. For example; '0' means I am not thirsty at all, '10' means I am very thirsty. Scores of the patients' discomfort experiences were obtained by asking the patients which number corresponded to the severity of their discomfort between 0 and 10.
Measured: 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after surgery
Safety Protocol for Thirst Management in The İmmediate Postoperative Period
It is a protocol that determines whether oral water/ice can be administered to patients as a result of evaluating the patients' level of consciousness, airway patency, and nausea and vomiting in the early post-anesthesia period.
Measured: 20 minutes after surgery
Surgical Period Thirst-Related Discomfort Scale
The lowest possible score from the scale can be 0, and the highest score can be 12. The scale consists of 6 items. Each item is rated as 0 (did not bother at all), 1 (bothered a little), or 2 (bothered a lot).
Measured: 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after surgery
Perianesthesia Comfort Scale
The scale consists of 24 items. It questions the individual's self-conception and feelings, which reflect the general thought process before and after surgery.
Measured: 3rd hour and 8th hour after surgery
Numerical-verbal scale for evaluating satisfaction
Scale numbered from 0 to 10 to measure satisfaction. 0 = dissatisfied, 10 = very satisfied.
Measured: 50th minute, 80th minute and 140th minute after surgery

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

22 Nov 20224 Apr 2023

First posted26 Aug 2026
Study start22 Nov 2022
Primary completion4 Apr 2023
Study completion4 Apr 2023

Resources

Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
Other trials for ThirstStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
More trials run by Ege 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: Supportive care
Allocation: Randomised
Intervention model: Parallel groups
Masking: None (open label)
Enrolment: 150 participants (actual)

IDs, dates and publications

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07787416
Sponsor's protocol ID: 22-3T/49
Status last verified: Aug 2026
First submitted: 15 Oct 2023
Last updated: 26 Aug 2026
Results posted: No
Data monitoring committee: Yes
FDA-regulated drug: No
FDA-regulated device: No
Individual data sharing: No

Publications

Adams, J. D., Darcy, C., DeGrasse, A. G., Jordan, R., Boscia, C. S. (2021). Crosstalk of Pain and Thirst Perception: A Brief Review. Chemosensory Perception, 14(2), s. 75-78.
Ahmad, Intessar Mohamed. (2019). Comparison between Effect of Using Cold Water Oral Swap and Cold Saline Oral Swab to Relieve Thirst Intensity and Oral Condition of Mechanically Ventilated Patient. American Journal of Nursing Research, 7(1), (s. 8-13). doi: 10.12691/ajnr-7-1-2.
Seyhan Ak E, Turkmen A, Sinmaz T, Bicer OS. Evaluation of Thirst in the Early Postoperative Period in Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery. J Perianesth Nurs. 2023 Jun;38(3):448-453. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2022.08.007. Epub 2022 Dec 30.
PubMed 36586782

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Study at a glance

From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.

Official title: Comparison of Four Different Methods Used To Relieve Postoperarive Thirst-Related Discomforts
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07787416
Acronym / sponsor ID: 22-3T/49
Conditions: Thirst, Dehydration-related Disorders in Postoperative Patients
Keywords: thirst, nursing care, ice, water spray, satisfaction, comfort
Study type: Interventional
Recruitment status: Completed
Enrolment: 150 participants (actual)
Lead sponsor: Ege UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
Study start: 22 Nov 2022 (actual)
Primary completion: 4 Apr 2023 (actual)
Study completion: 4 Apr 2023 (actual)
First posted: 26 Aug 2026 (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.

Study design

Primary purpose: Supportive care
Allocation: Randomised
Intervention model: Parallel groups
Masking: None (open label)
Number of arms: 5

Arm	Type	Receives
Group 1: 5 ml slush	Experimental	Other: Group 1: 5 ml slush slush (30 people)Data were collected from patients as follows: at 20 minutes using the Safe Protocol for Early Postoperative Dehydration Management; at 30-50-60-80-120-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale and the Surgical Dehydration-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ) to measure the severity of thirst; at 3 and 8 hours using the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS); and at 50-80-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale to determine satisfaction level.
Group 2: 5 ml stick ice	Experimental	Other: Group 2: 5 ml stick ice stick ice (30 people)Data were collected from patients as follows: at 20 minutes using the Safe Protocol for Early Postoperative Dehydration Management; at 30-50-60-80-120-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale and the Surgical Dehydration-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ) to measure the severity of thirst; at 3 and 8 hours using the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS); and at 50-80-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale to determine satisfaction level.
Group 3: 4 C cold water spray	Experimental	Other: Group 3: 4 C cold water spray cold water spray (30 people)Data were collected from patients as follows: at 20 minutes using the Safe Protocol for Early Postoperative Dehydration Management; at 30-50-60-80-120-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale and the Surgical Dehydration-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ) to measure the severity of thirst; at 3 and 8 hours using the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS); and at 50-80-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale to determine satisfaction level.
Group 4: 40 C hot water spray	Experimental	Other: Group 4: 40 C hot water spray hot water spray (30 people)Data were collected from patients as follows: at 20 minutes using the Safe Protocol for Early Postoperative Dehydration Management; at 30-50-60-80-120-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale and the Surgical Dehydration-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ) to measure the severity of thirst; at 3 and 8 hours using the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS); and at 50-80-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale to determine satisfaction level.
Group 5: Control group	No intervention	–Data were collected from patients as follows: at 20 minutes using the Safe Protocol for Early Postoperative Dehydration Management; at 30-50-60-80-120-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale and the Surgical Dehydration-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ) to measure the severity of thirst; at 3 and 8 hours using the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS); and at 50-80-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale to determine satisfaction level.

Who may qualify

Ages: 18 to 60 years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: Not accepted
Age groups: Adult

Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)

Patients between the ages of 18-60
General anesthesia for at least 1 hour
Absence of open wounds in the mouth and lips
Patients who can express their thirst verbally and score 4 or more on the numerical verbal scale
Patients who voluntarily agreed to participate in our study

Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)

Presence of pain, nausea and vomiting at the time of data collection
Those with DM and Chronic Kidney Failure
Patients who need intensive care after surgery
Those who have absolute oral intake restriction for more than 24 hours before and after surgery

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
Group 1: 5 ml slush slush (30 people)Interventions were made on the number of people in the groups at the 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after the surgery.	Other	Group 1: 5 ml slush
Group 2: 5 ml stick ice stick ice (30 people)Interventions were made on the number of people in the groups at the 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after the surgery.	Other	Group 2: 5 ml stick ice
Group 3: 4 C cold water spray cold water spray (30 people)Interventions were made on the number of people in the groups at the 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after the surgery.	Other	Group 3: 4 C cold water spray
Group 4: 40 C hot water spray hot water spray (30 people)Interventions were made on the number of people in the groups at the 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after the surgery.	Other	Group 4: 40 C hot water spray

Primary outcome

Numerical-verbal scale for measuring thirst intensity
Time frame: 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after surgery
The thirst intensity of the patients was determined using a numerical verbal scale. There are numbers between 0 and 10 on the scale. For example; '0' means I am not thirsty at all, '10' means I am very thirsty. Scores of the patients' discomfort experiences were obtained by asking the patients which number corresponded to the severity of their discomfort between 0 and 10.
Safety Protocol for Thirst Management in The İmmediate Postoperative Period
Time frame: 20 minutes after surgery
It is a protocol that determines whether oral water/ice can be administered to patients as a result of evaluating the patients' level of consciousness, airway patency, and nausea and vomiting in the early post-anesthesia period.
Surgical Period Thirst-Related Discomfort Scale
Time frame: 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after surgery
The lowest possible score from the scale can be 0, and the highest score can be 12. The scale consists of 6 items. Each item is rated as 0 (did not bother at all), 1 (bothered a little), or 2 (bothered a lot).
Perianesthesia Comfort Scale
Time frame: 3rd hour and 8th hour after surgery
The scale consists of 24 items. It questions the individual's self-conception and feelings, which reflect the general thought process before and after surgery.
Numerical-verbal scale for evaluating satisfaction
Time frame: 50th minute, 80th minute and 140th minute after surgery
Scale numbered from 0 to 10 to measure satisfaction. 0 = dissatisfied, 10 = very satisfied.

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 2026.
BackgroundAdams, J. D., Darcy, C., DeGrasse, A. G., Jordan, R., Boscia, C. S. (2021). Crosstalk of Pain and Thirst Perception: A Brief Review. Chemosensory Perception, 14(2), s. 75-78.
BackgroundAhmad, Intessar Mohamed. (2019). Comparison between Effect of Using Cold Water Oral Swap and Cold Saline Oral Swab to Relieve Thirst Intensity and Oral Condition of Mechanically Ventilated Patient. American Journal of Nursing Research, 7(1), (s. 8-13). doi: 10.12691/ajnr-7-1-2.
Results publication: PubMed 36586782Seyhan Ak E, Turkmen A, Sinmaz T, Bicer OS. Evaluation of Thirst in the Early Postoperative Period in Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery. J Perianesth Nurs. 2023 Jun;38(3):448-453. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2022.08.007. Epub 2022 Dec 30.
Individual participant dataSharing planned: No

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Referral and contact

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Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

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 5 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 2026. 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-verbal scale for measuring thirst intensity (time frame: 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after surgery). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07787416, which also lists 3 linked publications.

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 2026.