Effect of ice chips and water spray versus drinking liquids on thirst, xerostomia and overweight in patients undergoing hemodialysis

Effect of ice chips and water spray versus drinking liquids on thirst, xerostomia and overweight in patients undergoing hemodialysis: a randomized clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20120215009014N459

Enrollment

Registered

2023-02-03

Start date

2023-02-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-02-07

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Conditions

Xerostomia. Dry mouth, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Consuming ice chips with a volume of 5 ml every time patients feel thirsty until the end of dialysis. Intervention 2: Intervention group 2: Spray water in the mou

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 65 years Being literate Having diabetes and hepatitis B

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Colds or febrile illnesses Acute oral and dental problems Excess weight more than 5% of dry weight between two dialysis sessions

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Severity of thirst. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after dialysis. Method of measurement: Using Visual Analog Scale (VAS).;Xerostomia. Timepoint: Before intervention and after dialysis. Method of measurement: Using standard Xerostomia Inventory.;Excess weight. Timepoint: Before and after dialysis. Method of measurement: Using weights.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSahar Maleki

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

sana70.sm@gmail.com+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

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