Simple shot before surgery may stop that scratchy throat
NCT ID NCT06122324
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving lidocaine before placing a breathing tube can reduce sore throat after surgery. 100 adults having gallbladder surgery received either lidocaine or sterile water. Researchers checked for throat pain at several points over 24 hours 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
- lidocaine hydrochloride
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give doctors a simple, low-cost way to prevent sore throat after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial with no blinding details. Results may not apply to all surgeries or patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Health Science, Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
Kadiköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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