Ice cubes and lozenges: a new way to ease Post-Surgery discomfort?

NCT ID NCT06857760

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether ice cubes, mouthwash, or menthol lozenges can help reduce nausea and thirst and improve comfort in 128 adults after spine surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the three methods, and their symptoms will be measured using simple scales. The goal is to find a safe, easy, and drug-free way to improve recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ice cubes, mouthwash, and menthol lozenges

What this could lead to

If successful, these simple methods could provide a low-cost, drug-free way to reduce nausea and thirst and improve comfort after spine surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be biased. The interventions are very low-risk, but may not be effective for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to Nausea

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Amasya Şerefeddin Sabuncuoğlu Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Amasya, Turkey (Türkiye)