Comparing two airway devices for anesthesia placement
Official title: Comparison Between the I-gel and Protector Supraglottic Airway Devices in Patients Under General Anesthesia
Run by Sismanoglio General Hospital · NCT06938308 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests which of two airway devices is easier for anesthesiology residents to learn to use when placing them in adult patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sismanoglio General Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Athens, Attica) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 22, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 15, 2025 |
| Study ends | September 15, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | June 27, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06938308 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients aged 18 and older who are classified as ASA I-II and undergoing procedures in supine and lithotomy positions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with tumors or anatomical anomalies of the upper airway, a history of difficult intubation, or those requiring mechanical ventilation post-surgery may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study compares the learning curves associated with the I-gel and Protector laryngeal mask airway devices. Anesthesiology residents will perform placements of these devices in adult patients to evaluate their effectiveness and ease of use. The study focuses on understanding how quickly and efficiently residents can learn to use each device during procedures. By analyzing the performance of both devices, the study aims to identify which one may be more beneficial for training purposes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance training for anesthesiology residents, leading to improved airway management in clinical settings.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific comparison may be novel, similar studies evaluating learning curves of airway devices have shown varying degrees of success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ASA I-II * Patients older than 18 years * Procedures in supine and lithotomy position Exclusion Criteria: * Tumors or anatomical anomalies of the upper airway * Known history of difficult intubation * Limited mouth opening less than 2cm * Decreased compliance of the lungs or the thoracic cage * Need of mechanical ventilation after the surgery
Where it's running
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SismanoglioGH
Athens, Attica, Greece Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maria Zozefin Nikolopoulou
- Email: mz.nikolopoulou@gmail.com
- Phone: +306987389354
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.