The Effect of Menthol Ice and Frozen Saline Applications After Lumbar Disc Surgery

Last updated: April 28, 2025
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Pharyngitis

Treatment

Menthol ice

No Interventions

Frozen saline

Clinical Study ID

NCT06939842
IUC-SN-KT-01
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The aim of the study was to determine the effect of postoperative menthol ice and frozen saline applications on thirst and sore throat in patients undergoing lumbar disc surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Knowing how to read, write and speak Turkish

  • Having no obstacle in understanding and communicating the information given

  • Agreeing to participate in the research verbally and in writing after being informedabout the research

  • Ages 18 and over

  • Those who underwent surgery under general anesthesia

  • Those who have not yet started oral intake in the postoperative period

  • Without menthol allergy

  • According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification; ClassI, II and III, Normal healthy patient (ASA I); Patient with mild systemic disease (ASA II); Patient with serious systemic disease that does not affect dailyactivities (ASA III)

  • Having no sore throat before surgery

  • As a result of the evaluation made with the Safety Protocol for Management Thirst inthe Early Postoperative Period , patients who provide appropriate conditions for iceapplication (the individual must be conscious and oriented after the surgery, theairway must be open with coughing, swallowing and breathing, and there is no nauseaor vomiting)

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Those who have severe nausea and vomiting at the time of application

  • Those with a change in consciousness status/acute confusion after surgicalintervention

  • Those with chronic disease/diseases related to Ear-Nose-Throat Diseases

  • Patients with difficult intubate

  • Patients with psychiatric problems

Study Design

Total Participants: 102
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Menthol ice
Phase:
Study Start date:
April 15, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
November 30, 2025

Study Description

In the postoperative period, patients become susceptible to many complications that may develop due to general anaesthesia, endotracheal intubation, surgical intervention and clinical conditions. One of the conditions that patients experience quite intensely in the postoperative period and which is usually ignored in clinics is the feeling of thirst. Another problem that may occur in patients undergoing surgery under general anaesthesia is discomfort due to endotracheal intubation. Patients may experience problems such as sore throat, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing and dry throat in the postoperative period due to endotracheal intubation. Diagnosis and control of postoperative thirst and sore throat contribute to patient comfort and prevention of complications. This study is considered important because it draws attention to postoperative thirst and sore throat, a problem that surgical patients have.

Connect with a study center

  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Institute of Graduate Studies

    Istanbul,
    Turkey

    Active - Recruiting

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