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NCT Number: NCT00908817

Triamcinolone Paste to Reduce the Incidence of Postoperative Sore Throat

The purpose of this study is to determine whether triamcinolone paste applied over tracheal tube is effective to reduce the incidence of postoperative sore throat after tracheal intubation.

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Key information

Conditions

Tracheal Intubation

Age range

20 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Soonchunhyang University, College of medicine Bucheon Hospital

1174 Jung-Dong, Wonmi-Gu, Bucheon-Si, Gyeonggi-do, 420-020, South Korea

About this study

Sore throat is a common postoperative complaint after tracheal intubation. When the surgical pain is well controlled, sore throat is often the predominant complaint, therefore it is important to prevent sore throat.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • ASA physical status I-II, aged between 20 and 70 years
  • scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation

Exclusion criteria

  • recent respiratory tract infection or sore throat
  • who were using analgesics or steroid preoperatively
  • who have risk factors for oral cavity infection
  • the surgical duration < 60 minutes or > 300 minutes

Treatment and study plan

Triamcinolone Acetonide

Drug

paste applied over tracheal tube for lubrication

Chlorhexidine gluconate

Drug

jelly applied over tracheal tube for lubrication

Primary outcomes

  1. the incidence of postoperative sore throat

    Time frame: postoperative day 1

Secondary outcomes

  1. the severity of postoperative sore throat

    Time frame: postoperative day 1

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Soonchunhyang University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2009
First posted
May 27, 2009
Registry last updated
May 27, 2009

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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