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Chewing Gum and Cold Gargle on Post-Bronchoscopy Symptoms

ConditionsSore ThroatDysphagiaPatient SatisfactionBronchoscopy
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorAnkara University

About this trial

This study aims to evaluate the effects of chewing gum and gargling with cold water on common post-bronchoscopy symptoms, such as sore throat and difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). Bronchoscopy is a procedure that can cause temporary throat discomfort. In this randomized controlled trial, patients will be divided into groups to receive either chewing gum, cold water gargle, or standard care. The researchers will then measure and compare patient satisfaction levels and the severity of throat symptoms to determine if these simple interventions can improve patient comfort after the procedure.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

• Being 18 years of age or older

Having a scheduled diagnostic bronchoscopy

Having normal speech and swallowing functions

Being conscious and able to communicate

Disqualifiers

• Complications during bronchoscopy

Gastroesophageal reflux

Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Receiving steroid treatment within 1 week prior to the procedure

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Chewing Gum

    Behavioral

    Patients will chew sugar-free xylitol gum for 15 minutes immediately before the bronchoscopy procedure

  • Cold Water Gargle

    Behavioral

    Patients will gargle with cold water (8-12°C) twice for 30 seconds each, 15 minutes before the bronchoscopy procedure.

Treatment groups

100 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups
Group A: Chewing Gum GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Cold Water Gargle GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group C: Control GroupNo intervention 0 interventions

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Severity of Post-Bronchoscopy Sore Throat

Sore throat severity will be measured using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), where 0 represents 'no pain' and 10 represents 'the most severe pain imaginable.' Higher scores indicate greater pain severity.

Time frame
Baseline (pre-procedure), 2nd hour, and 24th hour post-procedure.

Secondary outcomes

1

Severity of Post-Bronchoscopy Dysphagia

Dysphagia severity will be measured using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), where 0 represents "no difficulty swallowing" and 10 represents "extreme difficulty swallowing." Higher scores indicate greater difficulty swallowing

Time frame
Baseline (pre-procedure), 2nd hour, and 24th hour post-procedure.
2

Patient Satisfaction Level

Patient satisfaction with the procedure and post-operative comfort will be measured using a satisfaction scale (e.g., 0-10 scale or a specific survey). Higher scores indicate higher satisfaction levels.

Time frame
2nd hour and 24th hour post-procedure.

Other outcomes

Sponsors and contacts

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Ankara University

Lead sponsor

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