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Comparison of Efficacy of Betamethasone Gel With Lidocaine Gel in Prevention of Post Endotracheal Intubation Sore Throat.
Sponsor: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the incidence of postoperative sore throat in adult patients of either gender belonging to ASA I or II ,undergoing endotracheal intubation using betamethasone gel versus lidocaine gel. It aims to determine 1: Difference in efficacy of Betamethasone gel and lidocaine gel in prevention of post operative sore throat after endotracheal intubation. Patients will be assessed for the presence of a sore throat at 6 hours and 24 hours postoperatively. The severity of the sore throat will be graded using the Post-Operative Sore Throat (POST) score.
Official title: Incidence of Sore Throat in Postoperative Patients After Use of Betamethasone Gel Compared With Lidocaine Gel During Endotracheal Intubation
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-11-22
Completion Date
2025-12-06
Last Updated
2025-12-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%
It is corticosteroid indicated for relief of inflammatory and pruritic manifestation
Lidocaine hydrochloride 2%
It is amide local anesthetic used for lubrication and pain prevention as topical anesthetic regimen