Simple shot before surgery may stop that scratchy throat

NCT ID NCT06122324

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 15 times

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.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Health Science, Kartal Dr Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital

    Kadiköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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.

As listed by the trial registrant

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