U.S., July 17 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07709390) titled 'ENDOTRACHEAL Tube LIDOCAINE' on July 07.
Brief Summary: This prospective, randomized, double-blind, two-arm clinical trial will evaluate whether applying 5% lidocaine ointment to endotracheal tubes before intubation reduces airway irritation compared with standard water-based lubricant in adult patients undergoing general anesthesia. The primary objective is to determine whether lidocaine ointment decreases the incidence of coughing or bucking during emergence and extubation. Secondary objectives include evaluating the incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat and hoarseness, as well as intraoperative opioid requirements. ...