Gum and cold water: surprising relief for bronchoscopy throat pain?
NCT ID NCT07517926
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two simple, low-cost methods—chewing sugar-free gum or gargling cold water—before a bronchoscopy to see if they reduce sore throat and swallowing difficulty afterward. About 100 adults scheduled for diagnostic bronchoscopy will be randomly assigned to one of these interventions or standard care. Researchers will measure pain and satisfaction levels to determine if these easy steps improve patient comfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- chewing gum and cold water gargle
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple, low-cost methods could become standard practice to ease throat discomfort after bronchoscopy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 participants. The interventions may not significantly reduce symptoms compared to standard care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * • Being 18 years of age or older * Having a scheduled diagnostic bronchoscopy * Having normal speech and swallowing functions * Being conscious and able to communicate * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * • Complications during bronchoscopy * Gastroesophageal reflux * Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs * Receiving steroid treatment within 1 week prior to the procedure * Active infection or disease in the mouth or throat area * History of allergy or intolerance to the procedure * Previous anatomical or functional impediment to chewing gum or gargling
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGAnkara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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