New study aims to ease sore throats after breast surgery by testing better breathing tube monitoring
NCT ID NCT07341646
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests three methods of checking the pressure in the breathing tube's cuff during breast surgery to see which causes the least throat pain, hoarseness, cough, and trouble swallowing afterward. About 90 women having elective breast surgery will be randomly assigned to continuous pressure monitoring, a one-time manual check, or inflating the cuff with just enough air to seal the airway. Researchers will follow up at 0, 1, 12, and 24 hours after surgery to compare comfort and safety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could identify the best method to reduce common throat and voice complications after surgery, making recovery more comfortable.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to all surgeries or patients. The differences between methods might be small.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Izmir Katip Celebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
Izmir, Karabaglar, 35360, Turkey (Türkiye)
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