The Effect of Cold Vapor on Intubation-Related Symptoms and Comfort in the Early Postoperative Pe… (NCT05317156) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Cold Vapor on Intubation-Related Symptoms and Comfort in the Early Postoperative Period
120 participantsStarted 2022-04-18
Plain-language summary
Endotracheal Intubation (EI) is performed in order to monitor the effectiveness of anesthesia and to control the patient's breathing during the surgery under general anesthesia. In EI, which is an invasive procedure, damage to the larynx and trachea may occur during the placement of the endotracheal tube or due to long-term use. Complications such as postintubation ulcer, laryngeal nerve paresis, arytenoid dislocation may develop in the early period due to EI, and patients may have complaints such as sore throat, swallowing problems, hoarseness, and cough in the postoperative period. This affects the comfort of the patients in the postoperative period. For this reason, it is important to prevent intubation-related symptoms of patients who will undergo surgical intervention before they occur.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Being 18 years or older
* Having an ASA score of 1-2
* Not having any respiratory problems before the operation
* Not having a neurological disease related to swallowing
* Not having a sore throat due to cancer and chronic diseases
* Not having hoarseness before surgery
* With endotracheal intubation, the duration of the operation is at least 60 minutes under general anesthesia.
* Having surgery in one of the prone and supine positions
* Getting 2 points from the Ramsay Sedation Scale in the postoperative recovery room.
* Having a Modified Aldrete score of at least 9 in the postoperative recovery room
* To be willing to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* To undergo emergency surgery
* Being under the age of 18
* Having an ASA score of 3 and above
* Having any respiratory problems in the preoperative period
* Having a neurological disease related to swallowing
* Having a sore throat due to cancer and chronic diseases
* Having throat surgery
* The duration of the operation is less than 60 minutes
* Having surgery in a position other than the prone and supine positions
* Not agreeing to participate in the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.