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Early Oral Hydration in Relieving Postoperative Thirst

Pakistan200 participantsStarted 2026-04-18

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate whether allowing early oral hydration on demand effectively relieves postoperative thirst and enhances patient satisfaction in individuals undergoing urological endoscopic procedures

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Male and female patients aged 18-65 years.
. Scheduled for elective urological endoscopic procedures under general anesthesia.
. Day-care endoscopic procedures.
. ASA classification I-III.

Exclusion criteria

. Known gastrointestinal disorders contraindicating early oral hydration (e.g., peptic ulcer disease, hiatal hernia, irritable bowel syndrome, esophagitis, or prior gastrointestinal surgery).
. Inability to express thirst or communicate (e.g., language barrier, altered consciousness).
. Requirement for nasogastric suction.
. History of facial, oropharyngeal, or laryngeal surgery.
. Swallowing dysfunction or delayed gastric emptying (e.g., gastroparesis).
. Incomplete reversal of muscle relaxant at PACU admission (no adequate spontaneous breathing or protective airway reflexes).

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

Thirst intensity upon PACU arrival

Timeframe: Up to 2 hours during immediate post-operative period

Thirst intensity at PACU discharge

Timeframe: Up to 2 hours during immediate post-operative period

Patient comfort

Timeframe: Up to 2 hours during immediate post-operative period

Patient satisfaction with the hydration timing.

Timeframe: Up to 2 hours during immediate post-operative period

Patient satisfaction with the hydration procedure.

Timeframe: Up to 2 hours during immediate post-operative period

Total oral water intake (mL) during PACU stay.

Timeframe: Up to 2 hours iduring immediate post-operative period

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07563530

SponsorSindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-10-18

Contact for this trial

Muhammad M Abbas, FCPS

02199215718 smabbas69@hotmail.com

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Male and female patients aged 18-65 years.
. Scheduled for elective urological endoscopic procedures under general anesthesia.
. Day-care endoscopic procedures.
. ASA classification I-III.

Exclusion criteria

. Known gastrointestinal disorders contraindicating early oral hydration (e.g., peptic ulcer disease, hiatal hernia, irritable bowel syndrome, esophagitis, or prior gastrointestinal surgery).
. Inability to express thirst or communicate (e.g., language barrier, altered consciousness).
. Requirement for nasogastric suction.
. History of facial, oropharyngeal, or laryngeal surgery.
. Swallowing dysfunction or delayed gastric emptying (e.g., gastroparesis).
. Incomplete reversal of muscle relaxant at PACU admission (no adequate spontaneous breathing or protective airway reflexes).

What they're measuring

Thirst intensity upon PACU arrival

Timeframe: Up to 2 hours during immediate post-operative period

Thirst intensity at PACU discharge

Timeframe: Up to 2 hours during immediate post-operative period

Patient comfort

Timeframe: Up to 2 hours during immediate post-operative period

Patient satisfaction with the hydration timing.

Timeframe: Up to 2 hours during immediate post-operative period

Patient satisfaction with the hydration procedure.

Timeframe: Up to 2 hours during immediate post-operative period

Total oral water intake (mL) during PACU stay.

Timeframe: Up to 2 hours iduring immediate post-operative period