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RECRUITING
NCT06950957

Video Laryngeal Mask vs. Endotracheal Tube in Septoplasty

Sponsor: Samsun University

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial compares a video laryngeal mask airway (VLMA) and an endotracheal tube (ETT) in adult patients undergoing elective septoplasty. The primary objective is to see which device more effectively prevents surgical blood contamination in the glottic and subglottic regions. The study also assesses perioperative hemodynamic stability, ventilation parameters, and postoperative recovery factors such as sore throat, hoarseness, and overall patient comfort. The findings aim to help determine the optimal airway device choice for nasal surgeries.

Official title: Comparison of Video Laryngeal Mask Airway and Endotracheal Tube Use for Airway Safety in Patients Undergoing Septoplasty

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 65 Years

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

64

Start Date

2025-05-30

Completion Date

2025-12-01

Last Updated

2025-06-12

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DEVICE

Video Laryngeal Mask Airway (VLMA)

A second-generation supraglottic airway device with an integrated video camera, used for airway management in adult patients undergoing elective septoplasty. The device allows real-time visualization of the glottic inlet to identify blood infiltration or anatomical challenges. Prior to removal, a fiberoptic bronchoscope will be introduced through the device's lumen to assess the distal trachea for blood contamination. Parameters such as airway insertion time, ventilation mechanics, hemodynamic data, analgesic requirements, and postoperative recovery scores (e.g., Aldrete score, sore throat incidence) will be recorded and analyzed.

DEVICE

Endotracheal Tube (ETT)

A standard cuffed endotracheal tube inserted using direct laryngoscopy, employed for airway management during elective septoplasty. At the end of surgery, a fiberoptic bronchoscope will be passed through the ETT to evaluate the distal trachea for blood contamination. Airway insertion time, ventilation parameters, intraoperative hemodynamics, analgesic use, and postoperative outcomes (including sore throat and recovery scores) will be documented and compared with the VLMA group to assess differences in airway safety and clinical performance.

Locations (1)

Samsun University, Samsun Training and Research Hospital

Samsun, Ilkadim, Turkey (Türkiye)