Chill out: Fridge-Cooled breathing tube may soothe sore throats after surgery
NCT ID NCT05834179
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether putting the breathing tube (endotracheal tube) in the fridge before use could reduce sore throat after surgery. 116 adults having elective surgery took part. The researchers measured how many people had a sore throat and how bad it was in the hours after the tube was removed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cold endotracheal tube
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce sore throat after surgery without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase designation. The effect may be modest or not generalizable to all patients or surgeries.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baskent University
Adana, Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)
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