Can a numbing spray make breathing tube insertion safer?

NCT ID NCT07154628

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether spraying lidocaine, a numbing medicine, on the vocal cords before placing a breathing tube can reduce pain and blood pressure spikes during robotic surgery. Eighty adults scheduled for robotic surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either lidocaine or a saltwater spray. The goal is to see if this simple step makes intubation smoother and more comfortable.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

lidocaine spray

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a simple way to reduce pain and stress during intubation for robotic surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply widely. Lidocaine can rarely cause allergic reactions or side effects.

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  • Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

    Kaohsiung City, 807, Taiwan

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