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Comparing three methods of inserting a breathing mask to see which works best in adult patients

Comparison of standard technique versus 90 rotation technique versus Endotracheal Tube aided insertion of LMA Flexible in adult patients: a randomized controlled trial. - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/098810
Enrollment
99
Registered
2025-12-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Standard insertion of LMA Flexible : Insertion of LMA Flexible using the standard technique with fully deflated cuff, introduced along the palatopharyngeal curve until resistance is fe
after entry into the mouth, the device is rotated 90 anticlockwise and advanced along the right side of the tongue until resistance is felt. Cuff inflated a The total duration of the insertion proced

Sponsors

Dr Anish Shrikant Vaidya
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult patients aged between 18 years to 65 years with ASA grade one and two

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with difficult airway Patients with mouth opening of less than 2.5cm Patients with limited extension of neck Patients with recent sore throat Patients with recent gastro oesophageal reflex disease.

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the first-time success of insertion & time for insertion. Timepoint: one minute after induction

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the three different insertion techniques for LMA Flexible standard, 90 rotation, and endotracheal tube aided insertion in terms of ease of insertion.Timepoint: one minute after induction

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rajesh Mane

Jawaharlal nehru medical college

drrajeshmane@gmail.com9844131062

Outcome results

None listed

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