Gallbladder surgery study seeks to cut anesthesia use with better breathing tube

NCT ID NCT03812718

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of breathing tubes used during gallbladder surgery: the standard endotracheal tube and a laryngeal mask airway. Researchers want to see if one requires less propofol (anesthesia medicine) to keep patients asleep. 160 adults having elective gallbladder surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two devices. The goal is to find which tube allows for a lighter, yet safe, level of anesthesia.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: propofol
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help anesthesiologists choose the best airway device to reduce the amount of anesthesia needed during gallbladder surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on measuring anesthesia use, not on curing or treating a disease. Results may not apply to other surgeries or patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cholecystolithiasis cholelithiasis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHOLECYSTOLITHIASIS CHOLELITHIASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
RECRUITING

New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110060, India

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