New study tests simple way to cut Post-Surgery sore throat

NCT ID NCT07485972

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cukurova University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether continuously monitoring the pressure of the breathing tube during laparoscopic surgery can reduce airway problems like sore throat, cough, and hoarseness after the operation. 95 adults having elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery were randomly assigned to one of three cuff pressure monitoring methods. The goal was to see if continuous monitoring leads to fewer complications compared to checking pressure every 30 minutes or using a standard cuff-leak technique.

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 could lead to a simple change in how breathing tubes are managed during surgery to reduce patient discomfort afterward.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 95 participants, so results may not apply to all surgeries or patients. The findings are about symptom reduction, not a cure or major treatment.

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As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE CUFF PRESSURE POSTOPERATIVE AIRWAY COMPLICATIONS POSTOPERATIVE SORE THROAT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation

Adana, Adana, 01330, Turkey (Türkiye)

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