Effect of thirst pack on reducing dryness of mouth in cancer patients under emergency treatment-a randomized clinical trail

Effect of thirst-bundle on relieving thirst and dry mouth on cancer patients in intensive care unit patients (ICU)- a randomized clinical trial - ICU

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/02/062870

Enrollment

Registered

2024-02-19

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-05-26

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: C169- Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Thirst Bundle: thirst bundle (Oral swab wipes, Sterile Ice cold water spray, Lip moisturizer) will be provided for 15minutes 8 times a day for 2 days Control Intervention1: No intervent

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Cancer patients in ICU Patients who are on Nothing By Mouth (NBM) Patients who stays >=24hrs in ICU Patients whose TI or TD score of >= 3 Patients who provide consent form Patients whose attenders provide assent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients having any oral cancers Patients who are in critical condition Patients who are not willing to participate

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Thirst IntensityTimepoint: At Baseline and after 2 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Thirst Distress scoreTimepoint: At Baseline and after 2 days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrBSrilekha

Sibar institute of dental sciences

srinivaspachava@gmail.com9849368466

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026