Simple pressure check may spare kids from post-surgery sore throat
NCT ID NCT07678086
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways of adjusting the air cushion (cuff) on the breathing tube used during general anesthesia in children having laparoscopic appendectomy. One group uses the standard finger-palpation method, while the other uses a pressure sensor to keep the cuff within a safe range (15-18 mmHg). Researchers will check for sore throat, hoarseness, and cough at 2, 6, and 24 hours after surgery to see if active monitoring reduces these common side effects.
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Active substance
Pressure transducer (device) for continuous cuff pressure monitoring
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple technique could become a standard way to prevent sore throat and hoarseness in children after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 children, so results may not apply to all surgeries or ages. The benefit may be small or absent.
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Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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