Administration of a 'Thirst Relieve Kit' Versus Placebo in Patients After Hospital-based Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy and Assessment of Thirst Intensity

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

lemon popsicle: The intervention group receives a "Thirst relife kit A" consisting of an encouraging message and a 60g lemon-flavored popsicle from the Jundiá® brand (Ingredients: water, sugar, glucose syrup, concentrated lemon juice, citric acid, thickeners, artificial flavoring).

Water blister pack: The control group receives a "Thirst Relife Kit B" consisting of the same encouraging message, a cotton ball, and a 10 ml blister pack of distilled water.

Study summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate whether a "thirst kit" (lemon popsicle) is effective in reducing thirst intensity in patients undergoing hospital bowel preparation for colonoscopy. The study also aims to assess the impact of the thirst kit on associated symptoms and patient satisfaction. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does the thirst kit reduce the intensity of thirst after bowel preparation for colonoscopy?
* Does the thirst kit reduce symptoms such as dry mouth and dry throat?
* How satisfied are patients when using the thirst kit compared to a placebo?

Researchers will compare the thirst kit to a placebo to determine its effectiveness in managing thirst during the pre-colonoscopy period.

Participants will:

* Be randomly assigned to receive either the thirst kit (lemon popsicle) or a placebo
* Use the assigned intervention during the hospital preparation period for colonoscopy
* Rate thirst intensity, associated symptoms, and satisfaction using numerical scales

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• The primary outcome of the study is the intensity of thirst, assessed using a numerical scale (0-10) after administration of the thirst kit or placebo. — 10 minutes before the sedation for the exam starts (when the patient arrives in the examination room)
  The intensity of thirst, measured using a numerical scale from 0 to 10, was assessed after administration of the thirst kit or placebo in patients undergoing hospital preparation for colonoscopy.

Trial sites (1)

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