Gentler breathing tube may speed recovery for Kids' hernia surgery
NCT ID NCT07511764
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways to help children breathe during laparoscopic hernia repair: a traditional breathing tube (endotracheal intubation) and a less invasive mask (laryngeal mask airway). Researchers will enroll 266 children aged 1-10 to see which method is safer and leads to faster recovery. The goal is to find the best approach for this common surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
General anesthesia with either laryngeal mask airway (LMA) or endotracheal intubation (ETT)
What this could lead to
If LMA proves as safe as ETT, it could become the preferred airway method for this common childhood surgery, leading to faster recovery and fewer complications.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study (266 children) comparing two established techniques. Results may not apply to all children or surgeries, and LMA might not be safe in all cases.
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Dicle University
RECRUITINGDiyarbakır, Eyalet/Yerleşke, 21070, Turkey (Türkiye)
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