Ice lollies beat water for Post-Surgery thirst relief?

NCT ID NCT06014216

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving patients a flavored ice lolly after surgery relieves thirst better than giving them water. 173 adults having planned surgery rated their thirst before and after receiving either a lolly or water. The goal is to find a simple, effective way to improve comfort after an operation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom

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