Comparing a new device for manual ventilation to traditional mechanical ventilation

Non-inferiority Comparative Trial Between Sotair® Device Attached to Manual Resuscitator Versus Mechanical Ventilation in Patients Undergoing Non-emergent Surgery With General Anesthesia

Not applicable Interventional Rhode Island Hospital · NCT06117683

This study tests if a new device for manual ventilation during surgery is just as safe and effective as traditional mechanical ventilation for adult patients.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment310 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorRhode Island Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Providence, Rhode Island)
Trial IDNCT06117683 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Adult Sotair® device, designed to enhance manual ventilation during general anesthesia, compared to standard mechanical ventilation. It employs a pre-post study design, where participants will be assessed before and after using the device to determine its non-inferiority in maintaining safe airway pressures. The device features a flow limiting valve to prevent excessive airway pressure, aiming to improve patient safety during ventilation. The study will involve adult patients scheduled for non-emergency surgeries at Rhode Island Hospital.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult patients scheduled for non-emergency surgery with ASA physical status 1 or 2.

Not a fit: Patients with ASA 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 improve manual ventilation techniques, enhancing patient safety during anesthesia.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach is innovative, similar studies have not been widely reported, making this a potentially novel investigation.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients who are scheduled for non-emergency surgery with general anesthesia at Rhode Island Hospital.
* American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status 1 and 2

Exclusion Criteria:

* ASA PS \>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.
Conditions Airway ManagementRespiration, ArtificialMechanical VentilationGeneral AnesthesiaBag Mask VentilationAdult Sotair Device
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.