CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Air-Q SP Among Different Age Groups

Turkey (Türkiye)153 participantsStarted 2024-09-02

Plain-language summary

Some previous studies have reported structural and physiological changes in the pharyngeal airway and UES with aging . It has been found that the shape and size of the pharyngeal airway in elderly individuals differ from those of young adults. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of the Air-Q laryngeal mask airway (LMA) across different age groups (young, middle-aged, and elderly patients) and to evaluate complications associated with supraglottic airways (SGA).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-85 year-old patients * American Society of Anesthesiologist Physical Status classification I-III, * Undergoing an elective operation under general anesthesia in our hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Predicted difficult airway (Mallampati class 4, mouth opening \< 3 cm, or thyromental distance \< 6 cm) * body mass index (BMI) \> 40 kg/m2 * Patients with a high risk of aspiration (e.g., history of gastrectomy, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or hiatal hernia), * Unstable vital signs, * Cervical spine problems, Respiratory complications (e.g. recent pneumonia).

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Measurement of oropharyngeal leak pressure (OLP)

Timeframe: One minute after successful LMA placement

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06563583

SponsorDiskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-07

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