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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • 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.