Breath of relief: ketamine or magnesium mist may stop Post-Surgery sore throat
NCT ID NCT07381036
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether inhaling ketamine or magnesium sulfate before surgery can prevent the sore throat that often follows general anesthesia with a breathing tube. 150 adults having elective surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of these treatments or a placebo. The goal is to see which works better at reducing pain and discomfort in the throat after the operation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ketamine and magnesium sulfate (nebulized)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to prevent sore throat after surgery with general anesthesia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no phase designation. The results may not apply to all surgeries or patients, and side effects like sedation or nausea are possible.
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