Smaller tube, less pain? new study tests sore throat remedy
NCT ID NCT07511998
First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a smaller breathing tube during surgery can lower the chance of a sore throat afterward. About 246 women having planned surgery will be randomly assigned to a standard or smaller tube. Researchers will check for sore throat and hoarseness up to 24 hours after the operation.
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Locations
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Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital
Daegu, Daegu, 41404, South Korea
What this could mean
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Active substance
TaperGuard™ endotracheal tube (a breathing tube with a tapered cuff)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple change in practice—using a smaller breathing tube—to reduce sore throat and hoarseness after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in only women, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit might be small or not clinically meaningful.
Conditions
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