Effectiveness of IGEL Laryngeal Mask in Patients with Irradiated Necks
Effectiveness of Airway Control Using the IGEL Laryngeal Mask Airway Device in Patients With Previous Radiotherapy to the Neck
NA · NHS Lothian · NCT03502590
This study tests if the IGEL laryngeal mask can help keep patients with irradiated necks safe and breathing well during general anesthesia.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 62 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NHS Lothian (other gov) |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Livingston) |
| Trial ID | NCT03502590 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the IGEL laryngeal mask airway device in patients who have undergone radiation therapy to the neck and are at increased risk for difficult ventilation during general anesthesia. It aims to determine how well this device can maintain oxygenation in these high-risk patients, addressing a critical need for improved airway management in this population. The study will involve patients aged 18 and older who are scheduled for elective procedures requiring general anesthesia and have a history of neck radiotherapy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have received prior radiotherapy to the neck and are undergoing elective procedures requiring general anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing general anesthesia as their primary airway plan or those with previously known difficult intubation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve airway management and safety for patients with a history of neck radiation during anesthesia.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing evidence supporting the effectiveness of the IGEL device in various patient groups, this specific application in irradiated neck patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * Attending for an elective procedure requiring general anaesthesia * Prior radiotherapy to the neck Exclusion Criteria: * General anaesthesia is not the primary airway plan * Previously known difficult intubation * Patient refusal
Where this trial is running
Livingston
- St Johns Hospital — Livingston, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Grant C Price, MBChB
- Email: grant.price@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
- Phone: 01506 523000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Laryngeal Masks