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Early Oral Hydration in Relieving Postoperative Thirst
Sponsor: Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation
Summary
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
Official title: Effectiveness of Early Oral Hydration in Relieving Postoperative Thirst in Patients Undergoing Urological Endoscopic Procedures: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2026-04-18
Completion Date
2026-10-18
Last Updated
2026-05-04
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Early oral hydration
"Early oral hydration" refers to the administration of small sips of water (maximum 10 mL initially) within 15-30 minutes of arrival in the PACU, once the patient is fully conscious, stable, and meets safety criteria. Initially, patients will be provided a maximum of 10 mL of water using a straw. After this initial intake, they will be allowed to drink water according to their demand, provided their condition remains stable. To minimize the risk of adverse events such as regurgitation and aspiration, the total amount of water intake will be restricted to 0.5 mL/kg.
No early oral hydration (As per Standard PACU Protocol)
Patients in the control group will follow the standard PACU protocol, which will delay oral hydration for 2-3 hours after the end of anesthesia. During this period, patients will be monitored closely for thirst and other postoperative symptoms.
Locations (1)
Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan