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Comparison in postoperative sore throat by preoperative nebulization with dexmedetomidine or budesonide after thyroidectomy: a randomized controlled trial

Comparison in postoperative sore throat by preoperative nebulization with dexmedetomidine or budesonide after thyroidectomy: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500097405
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-02-19
Start date
2025-02-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-02-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

thyroid gland

Interventions

dexmedetomidine group:Group D received dexmedetomidine nebulization (1 µg/kg) 15 minutes before surgery, and drug solutions were diluted to 4 mL by adding normal saline.
budesonide group:Group B received budesonide nebulization (2mg) 15 minutes before surgery.

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age between 18 and 65 years; 2. Patients scheduled for elective thyroid surgery under General Anaesthesia (GA) with endotracheal intubation; 3.American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I to II. No contraindications such as severe cardiopulmonary insufficiency and liver and kidney function impairment; 4.Body mass index (BMI) <40kg/m^2; 5.Patients understand the use of the scale and sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Allergic to dexmedetomidine or budesonide; 2.Use pain relievers, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or opioids or steroids before surgery; 3.Have not quit smoking; 4.Patients with a history of pre-operative sore throat, hoarseness, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, pregnancy, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or Mallampati grade >II; 5.Patients with a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease or cervical injury.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of postoperative sore throat during the first 24h after extubation;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
VAS score of postoperative sore throat during the first 24h after extubation;Perioperative hemodynamic parameters;Incidence of cough and hoarseness during the first 24h after extubation;Severity of cough and hoarseness during the first 24h after extubation;Medication related indicators;Postoperative analgesic drug dosage;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWei Tao

The First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University

w517783665@163.com+86 187 0961 4842

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026