New airway device shows promise for obese surgery patients
NCT ID NCT07573813
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new video laryngeal mask airway (SaCoVLM™) in 57 morbidly obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery. The device helped doctors place a breathing tube on the first try in most cases. The goal was to see if it is safe and effective for this group of patients.
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 airway (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could make intubation safer and easier for obese patients undergoing surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-arm study with no comparison group, so results may not apply to all patients. The device is still new and needs more testing.
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Conditions
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Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital
Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China