Effects of different methods on nausea, thirst, and comfort after spine surgery
Effects of Three Different Methods Applied to Patients After Spine Surgery on Nausea, Thirst and Comfort
This study tests whether ice cubes, mouthwash, or menthol lozenges can help adults feel less nauseous, thirsty, and more comfortable after spine surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 128 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ondokuz Mayıs University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amasya) |
| Trial ID | NCT06857760 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of three postoperative interventions—ice cubes, mouthwash, and menthol lozenges—on alleviating nausea, thirst, and enhancing comfort in patients who have undergone spinal surgery. It is a randomized controlled trial that aims to determine which method provides the best outcomes for patients recovering from lumbar disc herniation surgery. The study focuses on adult patients who received general anesthesia and were conscious post-surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult patients who have undergone lumbar disc herniation surgery and received general anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients who cannot communicate in Turkish, have allergies to menthol, or require intensive care post-surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve postoperative comfort and recovery experiences for patients undergoing spinal surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on the specific interventions used in this study, similar approaches have shown promise in improving postoperative comfort in other surgical contexts.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients who underwent lumbar disc herniation (LDH) surgery * LDH surgery patients who recieve general anesthesia * The patients who were conscious * The duration of surgery is between 0-3 hours Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who cannot understand and speak Turkish * Allergic patients to menthol * Patients who received spinal anesthesia * Patients with lesions on the oral mucosa and lips * Patients requiring intensive care after surgical intervention
Where this trial is running
Amasya
- Amasya Şerefeddin Sabuncuoğlu Hospital — Amasya, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Özge İşeri, PhD — Ondokuz Mayıs University
- Study coordinator: Özge İşeri Özge İşeri, Assistant Professor, PhD
- Email: ozgepekiniseri@gmail.com
- Phone: 03623121919
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.