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Effect of oral hydration nursing intervention protocol on thirst, oropharyngeal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and Patient Satisfaction after Thoracic Surgery: A randomized controlled trial

Effect of oral hydration nursing intervention protocol on thirst, oropharyngeal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and Patient Satisfaction after Thoracic Surgery: A randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0011847
Enrollment
192
Registered
2026-04-14
Start date
2026-04-14
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-20

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Procedure/Surgery : The postoperative oral hydration intervention will be implemented for patients who have sufficiently recovered from general anesthesia. Participants will be divided into two groups

Sponsors

Asan Medical Center
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Adults aged 18 years or older who are alert, capable of communication, and able to respond to the questionnaire. 2) Patients who demonstrate a willingness to participate in early postoperative oral hydration. 3) Patients classified as ASA-PS (American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status) I to III prior to surgery. 4)Patients who voluntarily signed a written informed consent form after receiving a full explanation of the study's purpose, methods, and expected benefits, and who agreed to comply with the treatment and procedures. 5) In the case of vulnerable participants aged 80 years or older, those for whom both the participant and their legal guardian (representative) have directly signed the written informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients who are unable to cooperate or participate in the study due to delirium or mental confusion. 2) Patients with a potential need for emergency re-operation due to complications such as active bleeding or persistent air leakage. 3) Patients assessed to have a high risk of aspiration due to unstable respiratory status, or those experiencing dysphagia resulting from postoperative laryngeal nerve injury or severe pharyngeal edema. 4) Patients with severe, uncontrolled nausea or recurrent vomiting, posing a risk of symptom exacerbation or aspiration upon oral intake. 5) Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) following surgery. 6) Elderly patients with underlying conditions that may cause swallowing disorders, such as a history of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or stroke. Withdrawal Criteria Participants will be withdrawn from the study if they withdraw their consent or refuse to continue participation at any point during the research process.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
thirst

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
oropharyngeal discomfort;nausea and vomiting;Patient Satisfaction

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactJuri Jung

Asan Medical Center

cruise43@naver.com+82-2-3010-3596

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CRIS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 23, 2026