Sore throat after surgery: could tube pressure be the culprit?

NCT ID NCT05542823

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

Summary

This study looked at 337 adults who had laparoscopic surgery with a breathing tube. Researchers measured how long the tube's cuff pressure was too high and checked if that led to a sore throat after surgery. The goal was to see if there is a link between cuff overpressure and sore throat, which could help improve patient comfort in the future.

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 the findings are clear, this could help doctors adjust tube cuff pressure to reduce sore throat after surgery.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It can show a link but cannot prove that changing cuff pressure will prevent sore throat.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hoarseness pharyngitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hyun-Kyu Yoon

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Seoul national university hospital

    Seoul, Please Select An Option, 03080, South Korea