Steroid spray to prevent hoarseness after abdominal surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to prevent hoarseness after upper abdominal surgery by spraying a steroid (dexamethasone) near certain nerves during the operation. The goal is to reduce voice changes that can happen from the breathing tube or surgical stress.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are having planned surgery on your stomach, liver, bile ducts, or pancreas with general anesthesia.
- You are in good enough health to be classified as ASA I, II, or III (a standard anesthesia risk score).
- You do not currently have hoarseness or any voice problems.
- You have not had surgery on your neck, vocal cords, or radiation to your neck area.
- You are not allergic to dexamethasone (a type of steroid) and do not have an active ulcer or uncontrolled diabetes.
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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