Smaller tube may ease sore throats after surgery

NCT ID NCT07511998

First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether using a smaller breathing tube during surgery can lower the chance of a sore throat afterward. It involves 246 women having surgery with general anesthesia. Half will get a standard-size tube, and half a smaller one, and researchers will check for sore throat and hoarseness up to 24 hours after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital

    Daegu, Daegu, 41404, South Korea

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