Clinical trials: Thirst
HIV, Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Immune Reconstitution Syndrome Trial (THIRST)
The purpose of this study is twofold: (1) to assess the feasibility and safety of fixed dose combination zidovudine/lamivudine/abacavir in HIV infected subjects with tuberculosis in a resource-limited setting, and (2) to assess…
- Trial name
- THIRST (NCT00851630)
- Testing
- Fixed dose combination zidovudine/lamivudine/abacavir
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Acute Heart Failure (AHF)
Restrictive Versus Liberal Fluid Intake in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
The aim of this clinical trial is to learn whether a thirst-driven, liberal fluid-intake strategy is comparable to a fluid-restriction strategy in patients hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF).
- Trial name
- RELIEF-AHF (NCT07400991)
- Testing
- Fluid restriction strategy, Thirst-driven, liberal fluid intake
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 420 people
- Sponsor
- Gødstrup Hospital
Thirst; Due to Deprivation of Water, Patient Satisfaction
Early Oral Hydration in Relieving Postoperative Thirst
This study aims to evaluate whether allowing early oral hydration on demand effectively relieves postoperative thirst and enhances patient satisfaction in individuals undergoing urological endoscopic procedures
- Trial name
- NCT07563530
- Testing
- Early oral hydration, No early oral hydration (As per Standard PACU Protocol)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation
Chronic Underhydration, Thirst; Due to Deprivation of Water
Effects of Habitual Water Intake on Thirst in Healthy Young Adults Explained by Osmoadaptive Metabolism, Brain and Kidney Function (Adapt-Thirst)
Social relevance: For 30 years, people have been confused about how much plain water to drink. Over 30 years, health professionals have criticized media advice to drink 8 glasses of water per day, citing lack of evidence (Valtin…
- Conditions
- Chronic Underhydration, Thirst; Due to Deprivation of Water, Aestivation Metabolism, Warburg Effect
- Trial name
- Adapt-Thirst (NCT07464002)
- Testing
- Drinking water to dilute urine
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Jodi Stookey
Thirst, Water-Electrolyte Imbalance
Effects of Glucagon Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) Analogues on Fluid Intake
The aim of this study is to elucidate whether GLP-1 analogues influence not only appetite but also thirst perception. It is hypothesized that GLP-1 analogues reduce fluid intake in healthy volunteers compared to Placebo.
- Trial name
- GATE (NCT03141632)
- Testing
- Dulaglutide
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Thirst
Effect of Sweetness of the Beverage in Thirst Sensation
The purpose of this study is to determine if water and diet soft drinks with different levels of sweeteners have the same effect on thirst.
- Trial name
- NCT01771094
- Testing
- Effect of sweetness of the beverage in thirst sensation
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade do Porto
Anesthesia, Thirst; Due to Deprivation of Water
Benefits of Drinking Clear Fluids Until Called to the Operating Room in Adult Surgical Patients
The purpose of this study is to show if - compared to standard practice - allowing adults undergoing surgical procedures under anaesthesia care to drink clear fluids up to a volume of 200 ml between 2 h prior to the operation and…
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Thirst; Due to Deprivation of Water, Aspiration
- Trial name
- HYDRATE (NCT06253052)
- Testing
- Additional pre-OP-visit, Liberal fasting regime
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wuerzburg University Hospital
Nausea, Vomiting
The Effect on Thirst, Nausea-Vomiting and Comfort Levels of Menthol Lozenge Applied After Extubation
It is reported that approximately 17.5 million people die worldwide each year due to cardiovascular diseases, including ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and rheumatic heart disease.
- Conditions
- Nausea, Vomiting, Thirst
- Trial name
- NCT04994262
- Testing
- Menthol Lozenge
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Adult ICU Patients
Electronic Distraction for ICU Patients
This is a feasibility study of electronic devices in order to reduce neuro-psychological disorders and suffering in intensive care unit (ICU) patients.
- Trial name
- CHOISIR (NCT04017299)
- Testing
- CHOISIR
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Thirst in Bariatric Surgery Patients
The Effects of Menthol and Cold Spray Applications on Thirst and Comfort in Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a widely used surgical treatment method in obesity management that improves quality of life and provides long-term weight loss. Patients often experience thirst in the early postoperative period.
- Trial name
- NCT07728500
- Testing
- Menthol Group, Cold Spray Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Atlas University
Hypernatremia, Dehydration
Relieve the Patient's Thirst, Refresh the Mouth First (ICU-MIC)
Thirst is considered as one of the most distressing symptoms experienced by patients hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
- Trial name
- ICU-MIC (NCT03610074)
- Testing
- Mint Ice Cube, Blood test, Patient's questioning
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Arras
Postoperative Complications
Risk Factors Related to Thirst After Surgery
To investigate the risk factors related to xerostomia (dry mouth) after surgery
- Trial name
- NCT04900753
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 472 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Intradialytic Hypotension
The Clinical Study of Improving the Thirst and Hypotension of Hemodialysis Patients
This clinical study is to observe the improvement of MHD (maintenance hemodialysis) patients, quality of life，after applying therapy combining Auriculotherapy and Shengmai capsule.
- Trial name
- NCT02583802
- Testing
- Ear pills, Shengmai capsule
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Thirst
Effectiveness of Menthol Chewing Gum in the Management of Thirst
The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of menthol chewing gum compared to maintained fasting (usual care) in reducing the intensity of the surgical patient's thirst during the preoperative period.
- Trial name
- NCT03200197
- Testing
- Menthol chewing gum, Usual care (fasting)
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Thirst, Sore Throat
The Effect of Menthol Ice and Frozen Saline Applications After Lumbar Disc Surgery
The aim of the study was to determine the effect of postoperative menthol ice and frozen saline applications on thirst and sore throat in patients undergoing lumbar disc surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT06939842
- Testing
- Menthol ice, Frozen saline, No Interventions
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Thirst
Menthol Popsicle to Manage the Elderly Patient's Thirst in the Immediate Postoperative Period
Thirst is defined as the desire for water seeking and consumption, and is a prevalent symptom in the immediate postoperative period in all age groups.
- Trial name
- NCT03621800
- Testing
- Menthol popsicle
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Hemodialysis
Effect of Lowering the Dialysate Sodium on Blood Pressure in Hemodialysis Patients
Patients currently receiving hemodialysis will be randomized to receive 1 of 3 dialysate sodium prescriptions. The effects on blood pressure, interdialytic weight gain, thirst, and intradialytic symptoms will be assessed.
- Trial name
- NCT00724633
- Testing
- Lowering the dialysate sodium
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Xerostomia, Thirst
Mouth Dryness and Thirst of Patients Undergone Major Abdominal Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of spray use on dry mouth and thirst of patients who had undergone major abdominal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04657913
- Testing
- cold water spray application, cold saline spray application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Medipol University
Elective Hip Fracture Surgery
Whey Intake Blood Glucose, Fasting, Thirst, Nausea and Vomiting Levels of Patients Undergoing Elective Hip Fracture Surgery
Whey Intake Blood Glucose, Fasting, Thirst, Nausea, Vomiting Elective Hip Fracture Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT06316648
- Testing
- whey intake group, control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University
Thirst in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Practice
Effect of Three-Dimensional Lemon Video on Thirst Perception and Dehydration-Related Discomfort
This study will be conducted to investigate the effects of a three-dimensional lemon video shown to intensive care patients undergoing colorectal surgery on thirst perception and thirst-related discomfort.
- Trial name
- NCT06798974
- Testing
- Three-dimensional video
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University