Using i-gel Plus for airway management in laparoscopic surgery

I-gel Plus Supraglottic Airway Device for Elective Laparoscopic Surgery -a Prospective Observational Study-

Observational Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf · NCT06602830

This study is testing if the i-gel Plus airway device works well for helping adults breathe during laparoscopic surgeries, both when the body is tilted and when it's not.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment48 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 89 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hamburg)
Trial IDNCT06602830 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the effectiveness of the i-gel Plus supraglottic airway device during elective laparoscopic surgeries. It aims to assess the leak fraction of the device under conditions of capnoperitoneum, both with and without the Trendelenburg position, and compare these results to baseline conditions. The study focuses on adult patients who are scheduled for surgery and will utilize a supraglottic airway for anesthesia management. By analyzing ventilation effectiveness, the study seeks to determine if the i-gel Plus can provide adequate airway management in this surgical context.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult patients aged 18-89 scheduled for elective laparoscopic surgery requiring supraglottic airway management.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a BMI over 35 kg/m2 may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve airway management techniques during laparoscopic surgeries, enhancing patient safety and outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown feasibility for second-generation supraglottic airway devices in similar surgical contexts, indicating potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients scheduling for elective laparoscopic surgery
* Planned airway management using a SGA
* Adult patients (age 18-89 years)
* ASA physical status 1-3

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Non-fasted patients
* Increased risk of aspiration or other contraindications for supraglottic mask ventilation
* Body mass index (BMI) \>35 kg/m2
* Inability to understand or sign informed consent

Where this trial is running

Hamburg

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 ManagementSupraglottic AirwayGeneral AnesthesiaLaparoscopic SurgeryAirwaymanagementLaparoscopic surgeryCapnoperitoneum
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.