Comparison of Efficacy of Betamethasone Gel With Lidocaine Gel in Prevention of Post Endotracheal… (NCT07256834) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 1/2
Comparison of Efficacy of Betamethasone Gel With Lidocaine Gel in Prevention of Post Endotracheal Intubation Sore Throat.
60 participantsStarted 2025-11-22
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the incidence of postoperative sore throat in adult patients of either gender belonging to ASA I or II ,undergoing endotracheal intubation using betamethasone gel versus lidocaine gel. It aims to determine
1: Difference in efficacy of Betamethasone gel and lidocaine gel in prevention of post operative sore throat after endotracheal intubation.
Patients will be assessed for the presence of a sore throat at 6 hours and 24 hours postoperatively. The severity of the sore throat will be graded using the Post-Operative Sore Throat (POST) score.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients aged 18-60 years
. Either gender
. ASA I to II
. Patients planned for elective surgery under general anesthesia not lasting more than 4 hours.
Exclusion criteria
. Patients requiring more than 2 attempts for successful intubation
. Patients undergoing surgeries of oral cavity or pharynx
. Mallampati Score of 3 or 4
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?
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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.
What they're measuring
1
Post operative sore throat
Timeframe: Sore throat after endotracheal intubation at 6 hrs and 24hrs post operatively. Sample completion in 2 weeks