Ice relief: menthol and frozen saline soothe Post-Surgery thirst and throat pain

NCT ID NCT06939842

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether giving patients menthol ice or frozen saline after lumbar disc surgery could reduce thirst and sore throat. 102 adults who had surgery under general anesthesia took part. The researchers measured thirst discomfort and throat pain to see if these simple treatments helped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lumbar disk degenerative disorder pharyngitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Institute of Graduate Studies

    Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye)