Can a simple airway device save High-Risk patients?

NCT ID NCT03502590

First seen Feb 25, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looks at how well the IGEL laryngeal mask works to help patients breathe during anesthesia if standard methods fail. It focuses on people who had radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, which can make airway management harder. The goal is to see if this device is a reliable backup for these high-risk patients.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • St Johns Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Livingston, EH56 6PP, United Kingdom

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