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Thyme honey soothes dry mouth in ICU patients, study finds

NCT ID NCT07358494

Symptom relief Sponsor: Esra Yaprak Gokturk Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether diluted thyme honey can reduce dry mouth in intensive care patients receiving oxygen therapy. 64 adults were randomly assigned to get oral care with either diluted thyme honey or standard salt water. After three days, the honey group reported less dry mouth and related symptoms like thirst and bad taste. The results suggest a simple, natural option for comfort in the ICU.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

64 people

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Started

Oct 2022

Finished

Nov 2022

Lead sponsor

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being treated under intensive care conditions and receiving nasal oxygen flow therapy above 4L/min, * Over 18 years of age, * Not diagnosed with Sjögren's Syndrome, * No previous exposure to radiotherapy or chemotherapy, * Has not had a salivary gland infection, * Has not undergone an operation to remove the salivary glands, * Not allergic to honey, * No chewing or swallowing difficulties, * Not using thyme-containing products for oral care in the previous period, * Patients who did not have any communication problems and who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study were included in the study Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients who did not meet the inclusion criteria and did not voluntarily agree to participate in the study were excluded.

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Conditions

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Xerostomia

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Nursing care

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara University Institute of Health Sciences Department of Nursing

    Ankara, Dışkapı, 6070, Turkey (Türkiye)

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