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RECRUITING NA

Limiting Emergence Phenomena After General Anesthesia With Combined LMA and ETT Airway Management Technique

NCT02708836 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

Emergence from general anesthesia with a laryngeal mask airway compared with an endotracheal tube has been shown to favorable with respect to limiting emergence phenomena such as coughing, straining, restlessness, and sympathetic stimulation leading to hypertension and tachycardia. Many anesthesiologists would prefer the use of an ETT to an LMA in cases in which higher ventilation pressures may be required, in those patients who are perceived to be high risk for reflux and pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents, as well as during cases that allow the anesthesiologist to have little accessibility the airway. The aim of this study is to investigate an airway management technique that would allow for the benefits of the ETT in terms of a secure airway for the duration of the surgical procedure as well the potential for less emergence phenomena seen when emerging with an LMA.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Induction of anesthesia
  • DEVICE Placement of LMA [Ambu (R) AuraGain (TM) disposable laryngeal mask]
  • DEVICE Laryngoscopy and placement of ETT
  • PROCEDURE Ventilation via the ETT
  • PROCEDURE Removal of the ETT

Study Locations (1)

Pennsylvania

  • Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center — Hershey

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 130 participants
Start Date 2020-01-01
Est. Completion 2026-06-01
Phase NA

Sponsor

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

277 total trials

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02708836

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02708836 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 130 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, which has 277 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 1 condition, with Limit Emergence Phenomena After General Anesthesia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which Induction of anesthesia is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02708836 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Pennsylvania. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02708836 about?

NCT02708836 is a clinical study titled "Limiting Emergence Phenomena After General Anesthesia With Combined LMA and ETT Airway Management Technique". Emergence from general anesthesia with a laryngeal mask airway compared with an endotracheal tube has been shown to favorable with respect to limiting emergence phenomena such as coughing, straining, restlessness, and sympathetic stimulation leading to hypertension and tachycardia. Many anesthesiol...

What is the current status of trial NCT02708836?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 130 participants. The study started on 2020-01-01. Estimated completion is 2026-06-01.

What conditions does trial NCT02708836 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Limit Emergence Phenomena After General Anesthesia. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02708836?

The interventions under investigation include: Induction of anesthesia (PROCEDURE), Placement of LMA [Ambu (R) AuraGain (TM) disposable laryngeal mask] (DEVICE), Laryngoscopy and placement of ETT (DEVICE), Ventilation via the ETT (PROCEDURE), Removal of the ETT (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02708836?

This trial is sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, which has 277 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT02708836 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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