The Effects of Beclomethasone Upper the Endotracheal Cuff on the Occurrence of Sore Throat at Extubation

Summary

The aim of the study is to test the effectiveness of a solutions of beclomethasone repeatedly instilled through the supraglottic line of the endotracheal tube on post-extubation airway disturbances related to tracheal intubation. The primary endpoint will be the decrease of the incidence of sore-throat 15 minutes and 12 hours after extubation. Secondary endpoints will regard the effects on hoarseness and cough.

Timeline

Start

2016-10

Primary completion

2017-08

Completion

2017-09

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped: “Due to instillation site of the cortisone and the development of the related SARS-Cov2 infection, it was preferred to terminate the trial and develop it again without beclomethasone”

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.