Rotating a stylet-loaded endotracheal tube before intubation to reduce throat soreness
Endotracheal Tube (ETT) 180: Stylet-loaded Endotracheal Tube Rotation Before Insertion to Decrease the Risk of Postoperative Sore Throat: a Randomized Double-Blind Prospective Trial.
This study is testing if turning a special type of breathing tube before putting it in can help reduce throat soreness after surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 357 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ohio State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT06231342 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to determine if rotating a stylet-loaded endotracheal tube (ETT) 180 degrees before insertion can reduce the incidence of postoperative throat soreness compared to standard intubation techniques. Patients will be randomized into groups, and experienced anesthesiologists will perform the intubations using specific equipment and techniques. Data will be collected postoperatively to assess throat soreness, ensuring that both patients and investigators are blinded to the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 to 90 who are ASA I-III and undergoing general anesthesia with ETT placement.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of difficult airways, those requiring intensive care, or undergoing surgeries involving the pharynx or larynx may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to less postoperative throat soreness for patients undergoing general anesthesia.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach is novel, similar studies have explored techniques to reduce postoperative complications, indicating potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ASA I - III * Ambulatory patients undergoing general anesthesia with an Endotracheal Tube (ETT) placement * Admitted patients undergoing general anesthesia an Endotracheal Tube (ETT) placement * Age \> 18 and \< 90 years old * BMI \< 50 Exclusion criteria: * Age \< 18 years old or age \> 90 years old * Pregnant women * Prisoners * Any surgery involving the pharynx, larynx, vocal cords, trachea that will create confounding factors related to postoperative sore throat * History of difficult airway * Critically ill patients requiring intensive care
Where this trial is running
Columbus, Ohio
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Columbus, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
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.