Comparison of two different methods of airway tube insertion during anesthesia for surgery in female patients.

Comparison of standard introducer tool guided vs. suction catheter guided techniques of Proseal laryngeal mask airway (PLMA) insertion in patients undergoing elective laproscopic gynaecological surgery

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2020/05/025008

Enrollment

160

Registered

2020-05-04

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-10-17

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: N00-N99- Diseases of the genitourinary system

Interventions

Intervention1: Suction catheter: Suction catheter (SC) will be used for the insertion of PLMA after the induction of anesthesia. Suction catheter (SC) will remain inside the PLMA until the end of sur

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients undergoing elective laparoscopic gynaecological surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a) Refusal of consent b) predicted difficult airway c) history of recent sore throat d) mouth opening less than 2.5 cm e) at risk of aspiration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Difference in first attempt success rate between the two techniques.Timepoint: After induction of anaesthesia	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Time to successful insertion of LMA, incidence of movement during LMA insertion, incidence of pharyngeal injury (blood staining of LMA cuff or secretions) and incidence of subjective discomfort in the post-operative periodTimepoint: After induction of anaesthesia, 2 h post removal of LMA	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ajisha Aravindan

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

ajishaa@gmail.com9810597276

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026