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A study comparing two ways to insert a breathing airway device(Laryngeal mask airway)

Analysis of laryngeal mask airway; A comparison between the standard method with 30 degree curved tongue depressor aided technique-An observational study - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/105161
Enrollment
138
Registered
2026-03-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: D24- Benign neoplasm of breast

Interventions

Intervention1: Standard method: Insertion of laryngeal mask airway using standard method Control Intervention1: 30 degree curved tongue depressor aided LMA insertion technique: A 30 degree curved tong

Sponsors

Dr Sridevi N
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA1&ASA2 PATIENTS THOSE WHO ARE WILLING TO GIVE INFORMED WRITTEN CONSENT

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Refusal to participate Mouth opening less than 2.5 cm Risk of aspiration (e.g., GERD, hiatal hernia, full stomach) Pregnancy BMI more than 30 kg/m Known lung disease Surgery in non-supine position Anticipated difficult airway (Mallampati III/IV, limited neck extension, limited jaw protrusion, history of difficult intubation or snoring) Anatomical abnormalities of the cervical spine or airway

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
First-attempt success rate of LMA insertion Timepoint: During LMA insertion after induction of anaesthesia (within 60 seconds of first attempt)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Second-attempt success rateTimepoint: Immediately during LMA insertion(within 60 seconds of second attempt);Fiberoptic position gradingTimepoint: Immediately after successful LMA placement;Oropharyngeal leak pressureTimepoint: Immediately after successful LMA placement;Incidence of complicationsTimepoint: Bleeding (at the time of LMA removal) Sorethroat (In recovery room within 1 hour post extubation) Dysphagia,dysphonia (within 1 hour post extubation)

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrNRajanalini MD DGO

Institute of Anaesthesiology, Maurai medical college

rajanalinimmc@gmail.com8056057566

Outcome results

None listed

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