The Effect of Cold Vapor on Dyspnea, Thirst, Nausea, and Physiological Parameters in the PACU Aft… (NCT07273162) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Cold Vapor on Dyspnea, Thirst, Nausea, and Physiological Parameters in the PACU After Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Turkey (Türkiye)66 participantsStarted 2025-12-20
Plain-language summary
Cold vapor application is considered a promising intervention with the potential to alleviate side effects associated with anesthesia and surgery in the postoperative period. This study aims to determine the effect of cold vapor inhalation on dyspnea, thirst, nausea, and physiological parameters following laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery.
Hypotheses (H1);
H1a: Patients administered cold vapor will report lower dyspnea severity compared to the control group.
H1b: Patients administered cold vapor will report lower thirst levels compared to the control group.
H1c: Patients administered cold vapor will report lower nausea severity compared to the control group.
H1d: Patients administered cold vapor will show significant differences in physiological parameters compared to the control group.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Volunteering to participate in the study
* Being aged 18 years or older
* Being able to speak and understand Turkish
* Having cognitive, affective, and communicative competence
* Having intact visual and auditory functions
* Having undergone elective laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery under general anesthesia
* Having an ASA score of I or II
* Having a total Modified Aldrete Score of ≥9 and a consciousness score of 2 (fully awake) in the postoperative period
* Not having developed vomiting prior to the intervention
* Having a body temperature within the normal physiological range (36-37.5 °C)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having cold vapor application planned by physician order in the PACU prior to the study
* Having signs and symptoms of upper or lower airway obstruction
* Developing agitation and having communication insufficiency
* Having an allergy to cold vapor application
* Having a diagnosis of obstructive pulmonary disease (e.g., COPD, asthma) or heart failure
* Having a known history of any neurological or psychiatric disease
* Having a postoperative nasogastric catheter inserted
* Having received preoperative diagnoses associated with nausea, vomiting, or dyspnea
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
1
Survey Form
Timeframe: Baseline (T0)
2
Modified Borg Scale (MBS) for Dyspnea
Timeframe: Baseline (T0), 15th minute (T1) and 30th minute (T2)
3
Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for Nausea Level
Timeframe: Baseline (T0), 15th minute (T1) and 30th minute (T2)
4
Surgical Period Thirst-Related Discomfort Scale (SPTRDS)
Timeframe: Baseline (T0), 15th minute (T1) and 30th minute (T2)
5
Physiological Parameter Monitoring Form (PPMF)
Timeframe: Baseline (T0), 15th minute (T1) and 30th minute (T2)