New device could help inexperienced medics secure airways
NCT ID NCT07249983
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether military medics with limited experience can use the SaCoVLM™ video laryngeal mask to manage airways and perform intubation. The research has two parts: first, training on a simulator, then using the device on sedated patients having elective surgery. The goal is to see how often the device works on the first try and how long it takes to place.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SaCoVLM™ Video Laryngeal Mask (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a video laryngeal mask is a reliable tool for inexperienced medics to manage airways in emergencies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The device may not perform as well in real emergencies as in the controlled study setting.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Military University Hospital Prague
RECRUITINGPrague, Prague, 16209, Czechia
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