Pilot Feasibility Trial of the SafeLM Supraglottic Airway (SGA)

NCT ID: NCT05989880

Last Updated: 2024-12-10

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-09-19

Study Completion Date

2025-12-02

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of SafeLM as a primary airway device and as a conduit for intubation with and without the use of a bougie

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Anesthesia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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SafeLM as a supraglottic airway device with video capability

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

SafeLM as a supraglottic airway device with video capability

Intervention Type DEVICE

The device will be inserted using the video capability and used as a primary airway device for the duration of the surgical procedure. Once the device is in place, the cuff will be inflated with the recommended volume of air to ensure an adequate seal around the laryngeal opening. The position of the device will be confirmed by observing the video image of the glottis on the monitor. The adequacy of ventilation and oxygenation will be assessed by monitoring the patient's end-tidal CO2, pulse oximetry, and clinical signs of effective ventilation. Leak and cuff pressure will be assessed. The device will be removed at the end of the surgical procedure or if there are any signs of device malfunction, airway obstruction, or inadequate ventilation.

SafeLM as a supraglottic airway device without video capability

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

SafeLM as a supraglottic airway device without video capability

Intervention Type DEVICE

The device will be blindly inserted without using the video capability and used as a primary airway device for the duration of the surgical procedure. Once the device is in place, the cuff will be inflated with the recommended volume of air to ensure an adequate seal around the laryngeal opening. The position of the device will be confirmed by observing the video image of the glottis on the monitor. The adequacy of ventilation and oxygenation will be assessed by monitoring the patient's end-tidal CO2, pulse oximetry, and clinical signs of effective ventilation. Leak and cuff pressure will be assessed. The video capability of the device will be used to assess the accuracy of placement after the fact. The device will be removed at the end of the surgical procedure or if there are any signs of device malfunction, airway obstruction, or inadequate ventilation.

SafeLM as a conduit for intubation using an endotracheal tube with video capability

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

SafeLM as a conduit for intubation using an endotracheal tube with video capability

Intervention Type DEVICE

The device will be inserted, and an endotracheal tube will be advanced through the device under direct visualization using the video capability of the device. Once the device is in place, the cuff will be inflated with the recommended volume of air to ensure an adequate seal around the laryngeal opening. The endotracheal tube will be introduced through the working channel of the SafeLM under direct visualization using the video capability of the device. The endotracheal tube will be advanced into the trachea, and the position will be confirmed by end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) detection and chest auscultation. The cuff of the endotracheal tube will be inflated, and mechanical ventilation will be resumed. The SafeLM device will be removed, and the position of the endotracheal tube will be confirmed once again.

SafeLM as a conduit for intubation using a bougie with video capability

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

SafeLM as a conduit for intubation using a bougie with video capability

Intervention Type DEVICE

The device will be inserted. Once the device is in place, the cuff will be inflated with the recommended volume of air to ensure an adequate seal around the laryngeal opening.The position of the device will be confirmed by observing the video image of the glottis on the monitor. The video camera on the SafeLM will be turned on to visualize the vocal cords.A standard airway bougie will be introduced through the working channel of the SafeLM under direct visualization using the video capability of the device.The SafeLM device will be removed, and an appropriately sized endotracheal tube will be advanced into the trachea. If a bougie is not able to be inserted into the tracheal under direct visualization, direct insertion of an endotracheal tube into the trachea will be attempted, followed by flexible scope intubation.

Interventions

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SafeLM as a supraglottic airway device with video capability

The device will be inserted using the video capability and used as a primary airway device for the duration of the surgical procedure. Once the device is in place, the cuff will be inflated with the recommended volume of air to ensure an adequate seal around the laryngeal opening. The position of the device will be confirmed by observing the video image of the glottis on the monitor. The adequacy of ventilation and oxygenation will be assessed by monitoring the patient's end-tidal CO2, pulse oximetry, and clinical signs of effective ventilation. Leak and cuff pressure will be assessed. The device will be removed at the end of the surgical procedure or if there are any signs of device malfunction, airway obstruction, or inadequate ventilation.

Intervention Type DEVICE

SafeLM as a supraglottic airway device without video capability

The device will be blindly inserted without using the video capability and used as a primary airway device for the duration of the surgical procedure. Once the device is in place, the cuff will be inflated with the recommended volume of air to ensure an adequate seal around the laryngeal opening. The position of the device will be confirmed by observing the video image of the glottis on the monitor. The adequacy of ventilation and oxygenation will be assessed by monitoring the patient's end-tidal CO2, pulse oximetry, and clinical signs of effective ventilation. Leak and cuff pressure will be assessed. The video capability of the device will be used to assess the accuracy of placement after the fact. The device will be removed at the end of the surgical procedure or if there are any signs of device malfunction, airway obstruction, or inadequate ventilation.

Intervention Type DEVICE

SafeLM as a conduit for intubation using an endotracheal tube with video capability

The device will be inserted, and an endotracheal tube will be advanced through the device under direct visualization using the video capability of the device. Once the device is in place, the cuff will be inflated with the recommended volume of air to ensure an adequate seal around the laryngeal opening. The endotracheal tube will be introduced through the working channel of the SafeLM under direct visualization using the video capability of the device. The endotracheal tube will be advanced into the trachea, and the position will be confirmed by end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) detection and chest auscultation. The cuff of the endotracheal tube will be inflated, and mechanical ventilation will be resumed. The SafeLM device will be removed, and the position of the endotracheal tube will be confirmed once again.

Intervention Type DEVICE

SafeLM as a conduit for intubation using a bougie with video capability

The device will be inserted. Once the device is in place, the cuff will be inflated with the recommended volume of air to ensure an adequate seal around the laryngeal opening.The position of the device will be confirmed by observing the video image of the glottis on the monitor. The video camera on the SafeLM will be turned on to visualize the vocal cords.A standard airway bougie will be introduced through the working channel of the SafeLM under direct visualization using the video capability of the device.The SafeLM device will be removed, and an appropriately sized endotracheal tube will be advanced into the trachea. If a bougie is not able to be inserted into the tracheal under direct visualization, direct insertion of an endotracheal tube into the trachea will be attempted, followed by flexible scope intubation.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* elective surgery requiring general anesthesia and airway management using a supraglottic airway device or endotracheal intubation

Exclusion Criteria

* pregnancy
* known or suspected difficult airway management
* history of oropharyngeal or upper airway surgery
* known or suspected airway or respiratory pathology, such as significant obstructive sleep apnea or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
* BMI greater than 40 kg/m2
* unable to undergo intubation via the oral route
* known or suspected full stomach or other risk factors for aspiration
* contraindication for the use of neuromuscular blocking agents
* history of significant gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
* Vulnerable populations (cognitively impaired persons, prisoners)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Lauren Nakazawa

Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Lauren M Nakazawa, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Locations

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Lauren M Nakazawa, MD

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 713-500-6775

Email: [email protected]

Carlos Artime, MD

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 713-500-6171

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Lauren M Nakazawa, MD

Role: primary

Carlos Artime, MD

Role: backup

Other Identifiers

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HSC-MS-23-0537

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id