Sniffing or neutral? study tests best head position for Kids' airway devices
NCT ID NCT05035264
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether the position of a child's head (neutral, sniffing, or beyond sniffing) affects how well a laryngeal mask works during anesthesia. Researchers measured air leaks and ease of insertion in 205 children aged 2-19. The goal is to find the best head position for safer airway management in kids.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- laryngeal mask insertion in different head positions
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help anesthesiologists choose the best head position for children to improve airway management during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with no phase, so results may not apply to all children or situations. It only measures air leak, not overall safety or outcomes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brno University Hospital
Brno, South Moravian, 62500, Czechia
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