| Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment |
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| Airway Management | Device: Comparison of physcial parameters |
The i-gel® mask (Intersurgical, Workingham, UK), is a second generation, single use supraglottic airway device. In contrast to other devices its' cuff consists of a thermoplastic elastomer (styrene-ethylene-butadine-styrene) instead of an inflatable cuff.
Previous studies have shown, that over time the sealing improved compared to the moment of insertion. The sealing process may be based on various mechanisms. It is assumed, that the warming from room to body temperature leads to an improved adaptation to the patient-specific anatomy due to a softening of the elastomer. By definition, an elastomer is softened by the effect of temperature and become harder when reaching the glass transition temperature.
In this context, Dingley et al. described a change in the degree of hardness as a function of temperature. Prewarmed i-gel® masks (42°C, 30min.) seem to have smaller leak volumes compared to masks stored at room temperature postinsertion in paralyzed patients, but was not reproducible in non-paralyzed patients. Looking at the sealing pressure Chauhan et al. reported that i-gel® masks required a lower pressure compared to masks with an inflatable cuff.
At this point it is not yet clear, whether the thermoplastic cuff material only expands due to an increase in temperature. Liquid absorption and a consecutive expansion is also theoretically conceivable.
Therefore, the aim of the present study is to examine the i-gel® mask within the scope of a benchtop study for temperature-dependent volume expansion and liquid absorption.
| Study Type : | Observational |
| Actual Enrollment : | 15 participants |
| Observational Model: | Case-Control |
| Time Perspective: | Prospective |
| Official Title: | Influence of Temperature on Volume, Weight and Density Changes of I-gel® Masks |
| Actual Study Start Date : | April 1, 2019 |
| Actual Primary Completion Date : | May 10, 2019 |
| Actual Study Completion Date : | May 31, 2019 |
| Group/Cohort | Intervention/treatment |
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i-gel size #3
Results of benchtop investigations are compared to in patient-used masks. Increasement of weight, volume expansion and decrease of density are measured.
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Device: Comparison of physcial parameters
Increasement of weight, volume expansion and decrease of density are measured.
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i-gel size #4
Results of benchtop investigations are compared to in patient-used masks. Increasement of weight, volume expansion and decrease of density are measured.
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Device: Comparison of physcial parameters
Increasement of weight, volume expansion and decrease of density are measured.
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i-gel size #5
Results of benchtop investigations are compared to in patient-used masks. Increasement of weight, volume expansion and decrease of density are measured.
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Device: Comparison of physcial parameters
Increasement of weight, volume expansion and decrease of density are measured.
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| Ages Eligible for Study: | Child, Adult, Older Adult |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
| Germany | |
| University Hospital Frankfurt | |
| Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany, 60590 | |
| Principal Investigator: | Florian J Raimann, Dr. | University Hospital, Frankfurt |
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| First Submitted Date | June 2, 2019 | ||||
| First Posted Date | June 6, 2019 | ||||
| Last Update Posted Date | June 6, 2019 | ||||
| Actual Study Start Date | April 1, 2019 | ||||
| Actual Primary Completion Date | May 10, 2019 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) | ||||
| Current Primary Outcome Measures |
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| Original Primary Outcome Measures | Same as current | ||||
| Change History | No Changes Posted | ||||
| Current Secondary Outcome Measures | Not Provided | ||||
| Original Secondary Outcome Measures | Not Provided | ||||
| Current Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures | Not Provided | ||||
| Original Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures | Not Provided | ||||
| Descriptive Information | |||||
| Brief Title | Temperature Dependent Changes in I-gel Masks | ||||
| Official Title | Influence of Temperature on Volume, Weight and Density Changes of I-gel® Masks | ||||
| Brief Summary | The i-gel® mask is a second generation, single use supraglottic airway device which does not have an inflatable cuff. The cuff consists of a thermoplastic elastomer and its mechanism of sealing still remains unclear. Various theories such as temperature-dependent changes in hardness and volume expansion as well as fluid absorption have been discussed. | ||||
| Detailed Description |
The i-gel® mask (Intersurgical, Workingham, UK), is a second generation, single use supraglottic airway device. In contrast to other devices its' cuff consists of a thermoplastic elastomer (styrene-ethylene-butadine-styrene) instead of an inflatable cuff. Previous studies have shown, that over time the sealing improved compared to the moment of insertion. The sealing process may be based on various mechanisms. It is assumed, that the warming from room to body temperature leads to an improved adaptation to the patient-specific anatomy due to a softening of the elastomer. By definition, an elastomer is softened by the effect of temperature and become harder when reaching the glass transition temperature. In this context, Dingley et al. described a change in the degree of hardness as a function of temperature. Prewarmed i-gel® masks (42°C, 30min.) seem to have smaller leak volumes compared to masks stored at room temperature postinsertion in paralyzed patients, but was not reproducible in non-paralyzed patients. Looking at the sealing pressure Chauhan et al. reported that i-gel® masks required a lower pressure compared to masks with an inflatable cuff. At this point it is not yet clear, whether the thermoplastic cuff material only expands due to an increase in temperature. Liquid absorption and a consecutive expansion is also theoretically conceivable. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to examine the i-gel® mask within the scope of a benchtop study for temperature-dependent volume expansion and liquid absorption. |
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| Study Type | Observational | ||||
| Study Design | Observational Model: Case-Control Time Perspective: Prospective |
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| Target Follow-Up Duration | Not Provided | ||||
| Biospecimen | Not Provided | ||||
| Sampling Method | Non-Probability Sample | ||||
| Study Population | Masks used in patients (n=5 per size; #3, #4, #5) requiring general anaesthesia for elective surgery without contraindications for i-gel® were collected postoperatively. | ||||
| Condition | Airway Management | ||||
| Intervention | Device: Comparison of physcial parameters
Increasement of weight, volume expansion and decrease of density are measured.
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| Recruitment Information | |||||
| Recruitment Status | Completed | ||||
| Actual Enrollment |
15 | ||||
| Original Actual Enrollment | Same as current | ||||
| Actual Study Completion Date | May 31, 2019 | ||||
| Actual Primary Completion Date | May 10, 2019 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) | ||||
| Eligibility Criteria |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Ages | Child, Adult, Older Adult | ||||
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers | Not Provided | ||||
| Contacts | Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects | ||||
| Listed Location Countries | Germany | ||||
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| NCT Number | NCT03976726 | ||||
| Other Study ID Numbers | 05/19 | ||||
| Has Data Monitoring Committee | No | ||||
| U.S. FDA-regulated Product |
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| Responsible Party | Dr. med. Florian Raimann, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital | ||||
| Study Sponsor | Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital | ||||
| Collaborators | Not Provided | ||||
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| PRS Account | Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital | ||||
| Verification Date | June 2019 | ||||