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New study aims to ease sore throats after breast surgery by testing better breathing tube monitoring

NCT ID NCT07341646

Symptom relief Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests three methods of checking the pressure in the breathing tube's cuff during breast surgery to see which causes the least throat pain, hoarseness, cough, and trouble swallowing afterward. About 90 women having elective breast surgery will be randomly assigned to continuous pressure monitoring, a one-time manual check, or inflating the cuff with just enough air to seal the airway. Researchers will follow up at 0, 1, 12, and 24 hours after surgery to compare comfort and safety.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could identify the best method to reduce common throat and voice complications after surgery, making recovery more comfortable.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to all surgeries or patients. The differences between methods might be small.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

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Expected to start

Mar 2026

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Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged 18 to 65 years. * Patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I, II, or III. * Patients scheduled for elective breast surgery requiring general anesthesia and endotracheal intubation. * Patients who provide voluntary written informed consent to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or an asthma attack within the last 6 months. * Presence of preoperative sore throat, hoarseness, or cough. * Patients with predicted difficult intubation or those who are difficult to intubate. * Patients with communication difficulties that prevent accurate assessment of symptoms. * Patients whose surgery duration exceeds 3 hours. * Patients older than 65 years.

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Conditions

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Deglutition Disorders Hoarseness

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Airway complications Cough severity Dysphagia Hoarseness Postoperative sore throat

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Izmir Katip Celebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital

    Izmir, Karabaglar, 35360, Turkey (Türkiye)

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