Impact of Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure on Postoperative Sore Throat
Effect of Cuff Pressure of Endotracheal Tube on Postoperative Sore Throat: a Prospective Observational Study
This study tests if keeping the pressure of the breathing tube too high during surgery leads to more sore throats afterward for patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 337 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Seoul, Please Select An Option and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05542823 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates how the duration of excessive cuff pressure during tracheal intubation affects the incidence of postoperative sore throat in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. Continuous monitoring of cuff pressure is conducted to gather data on its correlation with sore throat development post-surgery. Patients are directly questioned about their symptoms to assess the outcomes related to cuff pressure management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for laparoscopic surgery requiring endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients with pre-existing sore throat or hoarseness, anticipated difficult airways, or those undergoing surgery lasting less than one hour may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management of cuff pressure during intubation, reducing the incidence of postoperative sore throat.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of monitoring cuff pressure is less commonly studied, similar investigations into postoperative complications related to intubation have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: - Patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery and endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who already had sore throat and hoarseness before surgery * Patients who were expected to have anticipated difficult airway * Surgery duration \< 1 hour
Where this trial is running
Seoul, Please Select An Option and 1 other locations
- Seoul national university hospital — Seoul, Please Select An Option, Korea, Republic of (Recruiting)
- Hyun-Kyu Yoon — Seoul, Korea, Republic of (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hyun-Kyu Yoon — Seoul National University
- Study coordinator: Hyun-Kyu Yoon, MD
- Email: hyunkyu18@gmail.com
- Phone: +82-2-2072-0065
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.