Effectiveness of IGEL Laryngeal Mask in Patients with Irradiated Necks
Official title: Effectiveness of Airway Control Using the IGEL Laryngeal Mask Airway Device in Patients With Previous Radiotherapy to the Neck
Run by NHS Lothian · NCT03502590 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if the IGEL laryngeal mask can help keep patients with irradiated necks safe and breathing well during general anesthesia.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 62 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | NHS Lothian Government |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Livingston) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2018 |
| Main results expected | September 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | September 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 19, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03502590 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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 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.