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Different Models of Tracheal Catheters Are Used for Female Thyroid Glands
Led by Anqing Municipal Hospital · Updated on 2025-05-13
180
Participants Needed
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Research Sites
103 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Objective:Compare whether the use of tracheal catheters of models 6.0 and 6.5 causes less sore throat in women after thyroid surgery compared with the traditional use of model 7.0 tracheal catheters.Methods: Investigators enrolled 180 female patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and III, aged 18-65 years, and scheduled for elective undergoing thyroid surgery with general anesthesia. The participants were randomly assigned into three groups(n=60 each group):Group A: Tracheal catheter group with an inner diameter of 6.0mm, Group B: Tracheal catheter group with an inner diameter of 6.5mm, Group C: Tracheal catheter group with an inner diameter of 7.0mm.The incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat were recorded in three groups at 1 h, 6 h, 24 h and 48 h after operation.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Different Models of Tracheal Catheters Are Used for Female Thyroid Glands
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female
- Scheduled for thyroid surgery under general anesthesia
- ASA physical status grade I to III
- Aged between 18 and 65 years
- Body mass index less than 35 kg/m2
- Willing to participate and able to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Reflux esophagitis, preoperative sore throat, chronic pharyngitis, or preoperative hoarseness
- Use of anticoagulants or corticosteroids
- High risk of reflux or aspiration
- Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
- Previous oral or throat surgery
- Bleeding disorders
- Severe heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems
- Upper respiratory infection within 2 weeks before surgery
- Unable to insert endotracheal tube after two attempts
- Hoarseness or sore throat before surgery
- Communication difficulties such as hearing impairment or brain dysfunction including stroke
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Department of Anqing Hospital Anesthesiology
Anqing, Anhui, China, 246003
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Research Team
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Sun Ling Lu Sun Ling LU, Master's degree
CONTACT
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Xu Si Qi Xu Si Qi, Doctor
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Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
3
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