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PharyngitisNCT02252419

Combined Effect of Dexamethasone and Paracetamol for Postoperative Sore Throat

A study testing Dexamethasone and Paracetamol in people with Pharyngitis, run by Seoul National University Hospital at 1 site in South Korea.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The investigators want to evaluate the efficacy of the dexamethasone and paracetamol for the prevention of postoperative sore throat. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 19 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Pharyngitis
What is being tested?
Dexamethasone and Paracetamol
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
242 participants
Where
1 siteSouth Korea
Study dates
Oct 2014to Mar 2015
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 19 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients scheduled for urologic surgery under general anesthesia
  • ASA I-III

Who cannot join

  • Patients with recent sore throat
  • Patients with neck surgery
  • Patients with anticipated difficult airway
  • Patients with Mallampati grade 3
  • Patients with severe cardiovascular or pulmonary disease
  • Patients with allergic history to dexamethasone or paracetamol
  • Patients with liver function disorder
  • Patients with liver disease

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Hyun-Chang Kim, MD contact

82-10-2886-2876

onidori1979@gmail.com

South Korea1 site
  • Seolu National University of Hospital

    Seoul

    Hyun-Chang Kim, MD, 83-10-2886-2876, onidori1979@gmail.com

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About this study

Official title: Combined Effect of Preoperative Dexamethasone and Intraoperative Paracetamol on Postoperative Sore Throat for Patients Undergoing Urologic Surgery

The investigators want to evaluate the efficacy of the dexamethasone and paracetamol for the prevention of postoperative sore throat.

Read the detailed description

The postoperative sore throat is a common complication after the general anesthesia which decreases the quality of life. Dexamethasone is known to effective for the prevention of postoperative sore throat. The combined effect of the dexamethasone and paracetamol for postoperative sore throat, however, is not investigated.

The investigators want to evaluate the efficacy of the dexamethasone and paracetamol for the prevention of postoperative sore throat.

Conditions
Pharyngitis
Keywords
Postoperative Period, Anesthesia, General, Intubation, Intratracheal, Dexamethasone, Acetaminophen
Medical subject headings
Pharyngitis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT02252419
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
DexamethasoneActive comparatorDexamethasone will be administered 30 minutes before the anesthetic induction.
Receives: Drug: Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone+ Paracetamol (DP)ExperimentalDexamethasone will be administered 30 minutes before the anesthetic induction. Paracetamol will be administered at the end of the surgery.
Receives: Drug: Dexamethasone; Drug: Paracetamol

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Postoperative sore throat

    Postoperative sore throat after 1 hour postoperatively will be measured (0:none, 1:mild, 2:moderate, 3:severe)

    Measured: 1 hour postoperatively

Secondary outcomes (11)
  1. Postoperative sore throat degree

    Postoperative sore throat degree after 0, 1, 6, 24 hour postoperatively will be measured (11 points, 0:none, 10:worst imaginable).

    Measured: 0, 1, 6, 24 hour postoperatively

  2. Postoperative pain

    Postoperative pain after 0, 1, 6, 24 hour postoperatively will be measured (11 points, 0:none, 10:worst imaginable).

    Measured: 0, 1, 6, 24 hour postoperatively

  3. Nausea

    Nausea will be measured at 0, 1, 6 and 24 hour postoperatively.

    Measured: 0, 1, 6, 24 hour postoperatively

  4. Vomiting

    Vomiting will be measured at 0, 1, 6 and 24 hour postoperatively.

    Measured: 0, 1, 6, 24 hour postoperatively

  5. Somnolence

    Somnolence will be measured at 0, 1, 6 and 24 hour postoperatively.

    Measured: 0, 1, 6, 24 hour postoperatively

  6. Shivering

    Shivering will be measured at 0, 1, 6 and 24 hour postoperatively.

    Measured: 0, 1, 6, 24 hour postoperatively

  7. Headache

    Headache will be measured at 0, 1, 6 and 24 hour postoperatively.

    Measured: 0, 1, 6, 24 hour postoperatively

  8. Hoarseness

    Hoarseness will be measured at 0, 1, 6 and 24 hour postoperatively.

    Measured: 0, 1, 6, 24 hour postoperatively

  9. Dysphagia

    Dysphagia will be measured at 0, 1, 6 and 24 hour postoperatively.

    Measured: 0, 1, 6, 24 hour postoperatively

  10. Analgesics

    Analgesics usage will be measured at 0, 1, 6 and 24 hour postoperatively.

    Measured: 0, 1, 6, 24 hour postoperatively

  11. Postoperative sore throat

    Postoperative sore throat after 0, 6, 24 hour postoperatively will be measured (0:none, 1:mild, 2:moderate, 3:severe)

    Measured: 0, 6, 24 hour postoperatively

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted30 Sep 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startOct 2014
  3. Primary completionFeb 2015 (estimated)
  4. Study completionMar 2015 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
242 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02252419
Sponsor's protocol ID
SoreThroatParacetamol
Status last verified
Sep 2014
First submitted
26 Sep 2014
Last updated
17 Oct 2014
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Dexamethasone and Paracetamol in people with Pharyngitis, run by Seoul National University Hospital at 1 site in South Korea.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Oct 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in South Korea. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Hyun-Chang Kim, MD (82-10-2886-2876, onidori1979@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Postoperative sore throat (time frame: 1 hour postoperatively). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Oct 2014.

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