Objective and Perceptual Characteristics of the Voice After Endotracheal Intubation in Head and Neck Surgery
Launched by CLINICAL HOSPITAL CENTRE ZAGREB · Aug 12, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of September 10, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
study protocol has been published and is attached below
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • patients scheduled for elective thyroid, head and neck surgery or abdominal surgery
- • 18 and 70 years,
- • normal preoperative voice status, and
- • normal laryngeal status.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • \<18 years in the time of surgery
- • history of previous head and neck operation or radiotherapy
- • patients scheduled for head and neck operation that can alter acoustic characteristics of the voice (surgery of the nasal cavity, ear surgery, laryngeal surgery, jaw surgery).
- • Patients with preoperatively diagnosed pathologic vocal cord findings (nodules, polyps, vocal cord paralysis),
- • patients with postoperative injuries of the vocal cords, recurrent and superior laryngeal nerve,
- • patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux,
- • patients in whom postoperative evaluation of the voice cannot be performed due to uncooperativeness will also be excluded from the study.
About Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb
The Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb is a leading medical institution in Croatia, dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. As a prominent sponsor of clinical studies, the center prioritizes patient safety and ethical practices while exploring new therapies and treatment modalities across various medical disciplines. With a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and state-of-the-art facilities, the Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb is committed to contributing to the global medical community by enhancing the understanding of diseases and improving patient outcomes through rigorous scientific investigation.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Zagreb, Croatia
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Ivana Šimić Prgomet, PhD, mag.logoped, Professor log.
Principal Investigator
Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb
Drago Prgomet, MD; PhD, Professor
Study Director
Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb
Renata Curić Radiovjević, Primarius
Study Chair
Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported