The Impact of Endotracheal Cuff Pressure Assessment Using a Cuff Pressure Manometer Compared With… (NCT07427173) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Impact of Endotracheal Cuff Pressure Assessment Using a Cuff Pressure Manometer Compared With the Traditional Palpation Method on Postoperative Outcomes
104 participantsStarted 2026-02-18
Plain-language summary
The aim of this prospective observational study is to evaluate the effect of endotracheal cuff pressure management on postoperative complications in patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia. Specifically, patients whose endotracheal cuff pressure is maintained at an optimal level using a manometer will be compared with those whose cuff pressure is assessed using the conventional palpation method.
The primary question the study aims to answer is whether maintaining endotracheal cuff pressure at an optimal level with a manometer reduces the incidence of postoperative airway-related complications compared with the classical palpation technique.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18-75 years
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III
* Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30 kg/m²
* Undergoing surgery under general anesthesia
* Successful endotracheal intubation on the first attempt -Provided written informed consent and willing to participate in the study-
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients younger than 18 years or older than 75 years
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status IV-VI
* Patients undergoing head and neck surgery
* History of chronic pulmonary disease (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
* Presence of preoperative sore throat
* History of upper or lower respiratory tract infection within the past 2 weeks
* Use of systemic steroids in the preoperative period
* More than one attempt required for endotracheal intubation
* Emergency surgeries
* Refusal to participate in the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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
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Incidence of Postoperative Airway-Related Complications