Managing breathing tube pressure to reduce throat problems in older adults
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests a way of managing the air pressure in a breathing tube mask used during surgery. The goal is to reduce throat and voice box problems after surgery in older patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- Your surgery is not on the heart, lungs, chest, head, or neck, and is not laparoscopic (keyhole belly surgery).
- Your surgery is planned (not an emergency) and you will be lying on your back.
- Your surgery is expected to last between 30 minutes and 2 hours.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 30.
- You do not currently have a sore throat, hoarseness, bloody mucus, or swallowing problems.
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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