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Post Operative Sore ThroatNCT01305265

Post-operative Sore Throat as Determined by Endotracheal Tube Inflation Technique

A study testing cuff manometer in people with Post Operative Sore Throat and Dysphagia, run by University of California, San Francisco at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to test whether the incidence of sore throat and other tracheal co-morbidities such as dysphagia and hoarseness can be lessened by use of a cuff manometer at the beginning of surgery to inflate to the proper pressure compared to the standard technique. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Post Operative Sore Throat, Dysphagia, Hoarseness
What is being tested?
cuff manometer
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
141 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2011to Dec 2012
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Scheduled for general anesthesia requiring endotracheal intubation with planned duration of at least 2 hours
  • ASA I-3

Who cannot join

  • Planned prolonged intubation
  • Planned postoperative ICU admission
  • Non English speaking
  • Mentally impaired
  • Existing tracheal stoma
  • Nasogastric tube in place preoperative
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  • Thyroid / intra-oral surgery
  • Previous general anesthesia within the last 2 weeks
  • Use of steroids within one week before surgery (IV,inhaled, oral)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of California San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94143

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About this study

Official title: Post-operative Sore Throat as Determines by Endotracheal Tube Inflation Technique

The purpose of this study is to test whether the incidence of sore throat and other tracheal co-morbidities such as dysphagia and hoarseness can be lessened by use of a cuff manometer at the beginning of surgery to inflate to the proper pressure compared to the standard technique.

The investigators hypothesis is that inflation of the endotracheal balloon using a cuff manometer immediately after intubation will reduce the incidence of sore throat and other tracheal co-morbidities.

Being tested
cuff manometer
Keywords
sore throat, dysphagia, hoarseness, post operative, endotracheal intubation
Medical subject headings
Deglutition Disorders, Hoarseness, Pharyngitis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • cuff manometerDevice

    endotracheal tube cuff will be inflated to 22-26 cm H20 using cuff manometer

Study groups in NCT01305265
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
interventionActive comparatorEndotracheal tube will be adjusted to 22-26 cm H20 pressure immediately post intubation using a cuff manometer
Receives: Device: cuff manometer
controlNo interventionendotracheal tube cuff will be inflated using standard technique

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Incidence of Tracheopharyngeal Symptoms

    Measured: within 2 hours after extubation

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted28 Feb 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2011
  3. Primary completionDec 2012
  4. Study completionDec 2012

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider
Enrolment
141 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01305265
Sponsor's protocol ID
weottp
Status last verified
Jan 2014
First submitted
24 Feb 2011
Last updated
26 Feb 2014
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing cuff manometer in people with Post Operative Sore Throat and Dysphagia, run by University of California, San Francisco at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Feb 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 26 Feb 2014). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Incidence of Tracheopharyngeal Symptoms (time frame: within 2 hours after extubation). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Feb 2014.

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