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The Effect Oropharyngeal Cold Application on Reducing Endotracheal Intubation Problems

The Effect of Oropharyngeal Cold Application on Reducing Postoperative Cough and Sore Throat Following Endotracheal Intubation in Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20160307026950N79
Enrollment
106
Registered
2026-04-22
Start date
2026-04-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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

Conditions

Sore throat and cough after intubation.

Interventions

Intervention group: In the intervention group, before anesthesia induction, a bag containing crushed ice wrapped in sterile gauze was placed in contact with the patient's oropharynx or submandibular a

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: General condition ASA 1 General condition ASA 2 Under General anesthesia with intubation Age 18-65 Signed letter of satisfaction

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Chronic respiratory disease Acute infection Difficult intubation Recent anti-inflammatory medication Allergic to cryotherapy History of recent surgery in mouth and pharynx and larynx

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Average cough score/Average sore throat score. Timepoint: At three time points, 2, 6, and 24 hours after the procedure, a checklist will be used to record the presence or absence of cough after the patient regains full consciousness, and a form will be used to record possible complications resulting from the intervention, such as nausea, sensitivity to cold, or discomfort in the throat. Standard forms will be used, and the assessment will be performed by trained medical staff (who will be unaware of the group assignment). Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

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Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

behzad_nazem@med.mui.ac.ir+98 31 3212 3543

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026