Esketamine to reduce coughing during thyroid surgery recovery
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a medication called esketamine can reduce coughing when the breathing tube is removed after a special type of thyroid surgery. Reducing coughing during this moment may make recovery more comfortable and safer.
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Who can take part
- Scheduled for a specific type of thyroid surgery performed through the mouth (non-inflatable transoral endoscopic thyroid surgery) that uses a breathing tube
- Overall health status classified as ASA class I or II (generally healthy or with mild medical conditions)
- Body mass index (BMI) of 30 or less
- No serious heart, lung, liver, or kidney conditions
- No previous neck, mouth, or airway surgery, and no structural abnormalities in these areas
- No chronic breathing problems like COPD, asthma, or chronic cough
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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