Tulip-Shaped airway may lower reflux risk during surgery
NCT ID NCT06527352
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two types of glottis mask airways (a tube placed in the throat to help patients breathe during anesthesia) to see which one reduces the risk of stomach acid backing up into the throat. The tulip-shaped tip is designed to fit the larynx better than the classical water-drop shaped tip. Researchers measured the acid level in secretions from the airway at the end of surgery in 72 adults. The goal is to find a safer way to manage breathing during general anesthesia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If the tulip-shaped airway works better, it could lead to safer anesthesia with less risk of stomach acid entering the lungs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 72 participants. The results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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