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A comparison of topical lignocaine spray versus intravenous lignocaine for facilitating I-gel insertion under propofol anesthesia

Comparative study of topical versus intravenous lignocaine for insertion of I-gel with propofol - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/107181
Enrollment
112
Registered
2026-03-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

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: Group T (Topical Lignocaine): 2 sprays of 10% lignocaine (10 mg/spray) applied to either side of the oropharynx (total 40 mg), administered 3 minutes prior to IV Propofol injection, fol

Sponsors

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients who are willing to participate in this study by written and informed consent. 3.Patients of either sex having age 18-65years. 4.Patient with American Society of anaesthesiologists (ASA) Class I, II

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. BMI greater than 35 2. Mallampati grade 3 or above 3. Restricted neck movement 4. Loose tooth 5. Mouth opening less than 2.5 cm 6. History of allergy to lignocaine 7. Upper respiratory tract infection 8. Patients undergoing oral surgeries 9. Pregnant and lactating women

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Ease of I-gel insertion assessed by insertion score (1=Easy, 2=Moderate, 3=Difficult), number of insertion attempts, and presence of airway reflexes (cough, gag, laryngospasm)Timepoint: At the time of I-gel insertion and up to 5 minutes post-insertion

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Hemodynamic parameters (Heart rate, Systolic blood pressure, Diastolic blood pressure, Mean arterial pressure, SpO2)Timepoint: Baseline, post-propofol induction, 1 min, 2 min and 5 min after I-gel insertion;Postoperative sore throatTimepoint: At 4 hours and 8 hours after surgery;Incidence of laryngospasm and desaturationTimepoint: Intraoperative and immediate postoperative period

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Khayyam Moin

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital

drkhayyam@mgmust.org9468964148

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026