Comparing endotracheal tube sizes to reduce sore throat after surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares different sizes of a specialized breathing tube (endotracheal tube) used during surgery to see which size causes less sore throat afterward. If you're having elective surgery under general anesthesia, this trial may help reduce your post-surgery discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are female
- You are between 19 and 70 years old
- You have an elective (planned, non-emergency) surgery scheduled under general anesthesia
- Your surgery requires a breathing tube to be placed in your windpipe
- You will be positioned on your back or in lithotomy position (legs elevated) during surgery
- You do not have a sore throat before surgery and have no known difficulty with airway management
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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