Could a lemon popsicle beat thirst after colonoscopy prep?
NCT ID NCT07699809
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 'thirst relief kit' containing a lemon popsicle can reduce thirst intensity in patients who have undergone bowel preparation for a colonoscopy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the popsicle or a placebo (a small amount of distilled water). The goal is to see if the popsicle improves thirst, dry mouth, and overall satisfaction during the hospital preparation period.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- lemon popsicle
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple, low-cost intervention could improve comfort for patients undergoing colonoscopy preparation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on symptom relief, not a cure. The benefit may be modest or not statistically significant.
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Locations
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Hospital Sírio Libanês
RECRUITINGSão Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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