Steroid-soaked breathing tube for sore throat prevention
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether soaking the breathing tube in a steroid solution before surgery can prevent a sore throat after gallbladder removal. If it works, it could reduce post-surgery throat discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a laparoscopic gallbladder removal (keyhole surgery)
- You are in good health or have only mild health issues (classified as ASA I or II)
- You do not have diabetes
- You have no known difficulty with breathing tube insertion
- You are willing to join the study and give your consent
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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