New study tests breathing device for neck cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT03502590
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how well the IGEL laryngeal mask airway works in patients who have had radiation therapy to the neck. These patients are at higher risk of breathing difficulties during anesthesia. Researchers will measure how quickly and successfully the device can be inserted and used to ventilate the patient. The goal is to see if this device is a reliable rescue option for this specific high-risk group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- IGEL laryngeal mask airway device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that the IGEL device is a reliable rescue option for maintaining breathing in high-risk patients with prior neck radiation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 62 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The device may not work as well in this specific group as hoped.
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Conditions
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St Johns Hospital
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