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Chewing Gum and Cold Gargle on Post-Bronchoscopy Symptoms

NCT07517926 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2026-04-13

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of chewing gum and gargling with cold water on common post-bronchoscopy symptoms, such as sore throat and difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). Bronchoscopy is a procedure that can cause temporary throat discomfort. In this randomized controlled trial, patients will be divided into groups to receive either chewing gum, cold water gargle, or standard care. The researchers will then measure and compare patient satisfaction levels and the severity of throat symptoms to determine if these simple interventions can improve patient comfort after the procedure.

Conditions

  • Sore Throat
  • Dysphagia
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Bronchoscopy

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Chewing Gum

Patients will chew sugar-free xylitol gum for 15 minutes immediately before the bronchoscopy procedure

BEHAVIORAL

Cold Water Gargle

Patients will gargle with cold water (8-12°C) twice for 30 seconds each, 15 minutes before the bronchoscopy procedure.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ankara University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • neriman yükseltürk şimşek · ankara u

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-10
Primary Completion
2026-05-11
Completion
2026-05-11

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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