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.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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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 informed about 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; Class I, II and III, Normal healthy patient (ASA I); Patient with mild systemic disease (ASA II); Patient with serious systemic disease that does not affect daily activities (ASA III)
* Having no sore throat before surgery
* As a result of the evaluation made with the Safety Protocol for Management Thirst in the Early Postoperative Period , patients who provide appropriate conditions for ice application (the individual must be conscious and oriented after the surgery, the airway must be open with coughing, swallowing and breathing, and there is no nausea or vomiting)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Those who have severe nausea and vomiting at the time of application
* Those with a change in consciousness status/acute confusion after surgical intervention
* Those with chronic disease/diseases related to Ear-Nose-Throat Diseases
* Patients with difficult intubate
* Patients with psychiatric problems
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Total Score on the Perioperative Thirst Discomfort Scale
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-intervention), and at 30 and 60 minutes after each of two interventions (total of 5 time points within 2 hours post-op).