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The Effect of Chewing Gum and Gargling With Cold Water on Post-Bronchoscopy Sore Throat, Dysphagia, and Patient Satisfaction: A Randomized Controlled Study

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• • 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

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING
Ankara
Contact Information
Primary
Neriman Yükseltürk Şimşek, PHD
nerimansimsek@ankara.edu.tr
0312 3042242
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-11-10
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-05-11
Participants
Target number of participants: 100
Treatments
Experimental: Chewing Gum Group
Patients in this group will chew sugar-free xylitol gum for 15 minutes immediately before bronchoscopy.
Experimental: Cold Water Gargle Group
Patients in this group will gargle with cold water (8-12°C) twice for 30 seconds each, 15 minutes before bronchoscopy.
No_intervention: Control Group
Patients in this group will receive standard care without additional interventions.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Ankara University

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