Using ice lollies to reduce sore throat after sleep apnea surgery
The Efficacy of Postoperative Oral Cryotherapy in Sore Throat and Daily Life in Patients With Sleep Apnea
NA · Chung Shan Medical University · NCT06249295
This study is testing if ice lollies can help reduce sore throat and improve recovery for patients with sleep apnea after they have surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chung Shan Medical University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Taichung) |
| Trial ID | NCT06249295 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of oral cryotherapy in reducing postoperative sore throat and improving daily life for patients with obstructive sleep apnea who have undergone da Vinci robotic arm surgery. A total of 64 patients are divided into two groups: one receiving oral cold therapy using ice lollies and the other receiving standard postoperative care. The study measures pain and life impairment using specific assessment tools over a 14-day period following surgery. The goal is to determine if the use of ice lollies can significantly alleviate discomfort and enhance recovery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are hospitalized adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea who are undergoing surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with unclear consciousness, mental illness, or significant mobility impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a simple and effective method to reduce postoperative pain and improve quality of life for patients undergoing surgery for sleep apnea.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of cryotherapy in postoperative care is not widely studied, similar approaches have shown promise in managing pain in other surgical contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * (1)Admission age is 18 years or above, conscious, able to communicate in Mandarin and Taiwanese, and willing to be measured and fill out the questionnaire after explaining the process and purpose of the study. * (2) The study was conducted in hospitalised patients diagnosed with sleep apnea who underwent surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * (1) Diagnostic diagnosis of the disease not clearly known. * (2) Patients with unclear consciousness. * (3) Patients who have been diagnosed with mental illness before the diagnosis of the - * disease or recently diagnosed with mental illness. * (4) People with paraplegia or low behavioural ability. * (5) Patients who have suffered a stroke.
Where this trial is running
Taichung
- Chung Shan Medical University — Taichung, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hsiang Chu Pai, PhD
- Email: pai55215@csmu.edu.tw
- Phone: 886-4-24730022
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.
Conditions: Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, oral cryotherapy, pain, daily life