Does water temperature matter during sedated endoscopy? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05454475
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 270 adults undergoing sedated ultrasound endoscopy to see if the temperature of water used during the procedure affects image quality, patient comfort, and safety. Participants were randomly assigned to receive cold, warm, or hot water. The goal is to find the optimal temperature that reduces gut movement and improves diagnosis while keeping patients comfortable.
What this could mean
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Active substance
water at different temperatures (cold, warm, hot)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify the best water temperature to improve image quality and patient comfort during sedated ultrasound endoscopy.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study focused on a procedural detail, not a new treatment. Results may not change practice if differences are small or not clinically meaningful.
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he Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China