Smaller tube, less pain? new study tests sore throat remedy
NCT ID NCT07511998
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using a smaller breathing tube (endotracheal tube) during surgery reduces sore throat afterward. 246 women having elective surgery will be randomly assigned to a standard-size or smaller tube. The main goal is to see if the smaller tube lowers the chance of sore throat within 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
- TaperGuard™ endotracheal tube (a breathing tube with a tapered cuff)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a simple way to reduce sore throat and hoarseness after surgery, improving patient comfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in women only. The smaller tube might not reduce sore throat as hoped, or could cause other issues like breathing difficulties.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital
Daegu, Daegu, 41404, South Korea
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