Cool vapor may soothe Post-Surgery thirst and nausea
NCT ID NCT07273162
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether inhaling cool steam for 15 minutes can reduce shortness of breath, thirst, and nausea in 66 adults recovering from laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive cold vapor or standard care. Researchers will measure symptoms using simple scales and check vital signs like heart rate and oxygen levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cold vapor inhalation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple, drug-free method could help patients feel more comfortable after hernia surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 66 people. The results may not apply to other surgeries or patients, and the effect may be small.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Erciyes University
Kayseri, Kayseri, 38080, Turkey (Türkiye)