Comparing a new device for better manual ventilation during surgery

A Comparative Trial Between Sotair® Device Attached to Manual Resuscitator Versus Manual Ventilation Alone in Patients Undergoing Non-emergent Surgery with General Anesthesia: a Prospective Randomized Cross-over Clinical Trial

NA · Rhode Island Hospital · NCT06261619

This study is testing a new device that helps doctors provide better breathing support during surgery to see if it works better than the usual method.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorRhode Island Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Providence, Rhode Island)
Trial IDNCT06261619 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of the Adult Sotair® device, which is designed to enhance manual ventilation during general anesthesia. The study employs a two-group crossover randomized design to compare the performance of the Sotair® device attached to a manual resuscitator against standard manual ventilation alone. By limiting excessive airway pressure, the device aims to improve patient safety and ventilation outcomes. The trial will involve adult patients undergoing non-emergency surgery at Rhode Island Hospital.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult patients scheduled for non-emergency surgery with general anesthesia and classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status 1 or 2.

Not a fit: Patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status greater than 3 or those with oropharyngeal or facial pathology may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this device could significantly improve the safety and effectiveness of manual ventilation during surgeries.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using a device to enhance manual ventilation is innovative, similar studies have not been widely reported, making this a potentially novel intervention.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients who are scheduled for non-emergency surgery with general anesthesia (w/artificial airway) at Rhode Island Hospital.
* American Society Of Anesthesiologists Physical Status 1 and 2

Exclusion Criteria:

* American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status \>3 (e.g. respiratory disease)
* Oropharyngeal or facial pathology

Where this trial is running

Providence, Rhode Island

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Airway Management, Respiration, Artificial, Mechanical Ventilation, General Anesthesia, Bag Mask Ventilation, Adult Sotair Device

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.