Comparison of Two Different Laryngeal Mask Insertion Methods and Their Effects on Sore Throat and Side Effects

A Comparison of the Effects of Two Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion Methods (Classic Method and Airway-Facilitated Method) on Sore Throat, Gastrointestinal Complications, and Immediate Airway Complications

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20240929063203N2

Enrollment

106

Registered

2025-07-28

Start date

2025-08-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-08-19

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Conditions

Condition 1: Pain in throat. Condition 2: Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified. Pain in throat Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention 1: First Intervention group: Intervention group: Classical Technique - In this group, patients underwent Laryngeal Mask Airway placement using the classical method. In this technique, the

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 to 60 years Patients undergoing elective surgery under 1 hour with LMA use as airway management method (ASA Class I, II)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients undergoing emergency surgery Patients with full stomach Patients undergoing surgery over 1 hour Patients with a history of recent cold

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Measuring the incidence or absence of cough. Timepoint: Measuring the incidence or absence of cough after patient recovery under Laryngeal Mask Airway placement methods (classic and facilitated). Method of measurement: Measuring the incidence or absence of cough through researcher observation in patients under Laryngeal Mask Airway placement methods (classic and facilitated).;The severity of patients' pain in throat. Timepoint: The severity of patients' pain in throat after patient recovery under Laryngeal Mask Airway placement methods (classic and facilitated). Method of measurement: The severity of patients' pain in throat based on the Visual Analogue Scale with severity classification of mild between 1-3, moderate 3-7, and severe 7-10) after patient recovery under Laryngeal Mask Airway placement methods (classic and facilitated).;Measuring the incidence or absence of nausea and vomiting in patients. Timepoint: Measuring the incidence or absence of nausea and vomiting in patients under Laryngeal Mask Airway placement methods (classic and facilitated). Method of measurement: Measuring the incidence or absence of nausea and vomiting through researcher observation in patients under Laryngeal Mask Airway placement methods (classic and facilitated).	—

Measure

Time frame

Measuring the incidence or absence of cough. Timepoint: Measuring the incidence or absence of cough after patient recovery under Laryngeal Mask Airway placement methods (classic and facilitated). Method of measurement: Measuring the incidence or absence of cough through researcher observation in patients under Laryngeal Mask Airway placement methods (classic and facilitated).;The severity of patients' pain in throat. Timepoint: The severity of patients' pain in throat after patient recovery under Laryngeal Mask Airway placement methods (classic and facilitated). Method of measurement: The severity of patients' pain in throat based on the Visual Analogue Scale with severity classification of mild between 1-3, moderate 3-7, and severe 7-10) after patient recovery under Laryngeal Mask Airway placement methods (classic and facilitated).;Measuring the incidence or absence of nausea and vomiting in patients. Timepoint: Measuring the incidence or absence of nausea and vomiting in patients under Laryngeal Mask Airway placement methods (classic and facilitated). Method of measurement: Measuring the incidence or absence of nausea and vomiting through researcher observation in patients under Laryngeal Mask Airway placement methods (classic and facilitated).

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMehrdad Malekshoar

Bandare-abbas University of Medical Sciences

mdmalekshoar@yahoo.com?+98 76 3334 5009

Outcome results

None listed

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