Can a drug in the breathing tube stop Post-Surgery sore throat?
NCT ID NCT07202624
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine or alkalinized lidocaine to the breathing tube cuff could prevent sore throat after long surgery where patients lie face down. Only 4 adults having spine surgery took part. Researchers checked for sore throat, hoarseness, and cough in the first 24 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dexmedetomidine and alkalinized lidocaine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple way to reduce sore throat after surgery, improving patient comfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 4 participants, so results may not apply to larger groups. The drugs may not work better than standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Prince Sultan Military Medical City
Riyadh, 12232, Saudi Arabia
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