Which airway device wins? 700-Patient trial pits LMA ProSeal against I-Gel
NCT ID NCT00624403
First seen Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study compared two devices used to help patients breathe during surgery: the LMA ProSeal and the I-Gel. Researchers enrolled 700 adults and looked at how easily each device could be inserted, how well it sealed the airway, and any side effects. The goal was to see if one device works better or causes fewer problems.
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Locations
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Uniersity Hospital, Bordeaux
Bordeaux, 33000, France
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 airway device
What this could lead to
If one device proves better, it could guide which tool doctors choose for safe airway management during surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a completed, moderate-sized trial comparing two devices, so results are already known. The findings may not apply to all patient types or emergency settings.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.