Comparison Between the I-gel and Protector Supraglottic Airway Devices

Nikolopoulou Maria Zozefin

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Learning Curve; Airway Management

Treatments: Device: LMA Igel; Device: LMA Protector

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06938308

9254/10-04-2025

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to compare the learning curves of two different laryngeal mask airway devices, by evaluating their placement in adult patients performed by anesthesiology residents

Enrollment: 200 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 90 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• ASA I-II
• Patients older than 18 years
• Procedures in supine and lithotomy position

Exclusion criteria

• Tumors or anatomical anomalies of the upper airway
• Known history of difficult intubation
• Limited mouth opening less than 2cm
• Decreased compliance of the lungs or the thoracic cage
• Need of mechanical ventilation after the surgery

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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200 participants in 2 patient groups

LMA Igel group

Active Comparator group

Treatment:

Device: LMA Igel

LMA Protector group

Active Comparator group

Treatment:

Device: LMA Protector