Comparing gels to prevent sore throat after surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two gels (betamethasone and lidocaine) applied to the breathing tube to see which is better at preventing a sore throat after surgery. If you are having a planned surgery under general anesthesia, this study may help find a way to reduce throat pain afterwards.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are healthy enough for surgery (ASA class I or II).
- You are having a planned surgery under general anesthesia that will last 4 hours or less.
- You do not have a cold, flu, or other upper respiratory infection.
- You are not currently taking steroid medications.
- Your surgery is not on your mouth or throat.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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