Which anesthetic gets kids breathing tubes in fastest?
NCT ID NCT07673003
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two common anesthesia medicines—sevoflurane (inhaled) and propofol (injected)—to see which one allows doctors to insert a laryngeal mask airway (a breathing tube) faster and more easily in children aged 4 to 12 having minor surgery. Researchers will measure how quickly each drug works and how well it relaxes the jaw. The goal is to find the best option for safe and efficient airway management in kids.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sevoflurane and propofol
- What this could lead to
- If one drug works faster or better, it could help doctors choose the best option for children needing a breathing tube during minor surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study comparing two well-known drugs, so the results may not apply to all children or surgeries. Neither drug is new, so no major breakthrough is expected.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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170 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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4 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status 1 and 2 * Undergoing elective minor surgical procedures below umbilicus * Procedure lasting less than 60 min Exclusion Criteria: * Recent respiratory tract infection * Bronchial asthma * Family history of malignant hyperthermia
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Hospital and Institute of Child Health Multan
Multan, Punjab Province, 60000, Pakistan
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