Comparing two airway devices for children during surgery

Plain-English translation of NCT07553247 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated April 2026 · Translation generated August 2026 · How we translate trials

This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This trial is testing two different airway devices — the LarySeal Clear and the Ambu Aura 40 — that help children breathe during surgery under anesthesia. Researchers want to compare how well each device works and how safely they perform in preschool-age children. The goal is to figure out which device might be the better choice for keeping children's airways open during surgery.

Different airway devices have different strengths and weaknesses. By directly comparing these two devices in children, doctors hope to learn which one provides the safest and most effective airway management during surgery, so they can make better choices for their young patients.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

your child is a preschool-age child (the study focuses on young children)
your child's parents or legal guardians agree to participate
your child is in generally good health or has only mild, well-controlled medical conditions
your child has a normal airway with no obvious breathing difficulties or blockages
your child's scheduled surgery is expected to take less than two hours

You likely don't qualify if…

your child's surgery is an emergency
your child has a known or suspected difficult airway
your child has birth defects or acquired problems affecting the airway
your child has an active upper respiratory infection (like a cold) at the time of surgery
your child has a history of acid reflux disease or neuromuscular disorders affecting breathing

What participation looks like

If your child is enrolled, you'll meet with the research team before surgery for a detailed health history and examination. On the day of surgery, your child will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two airway devices during the procedure. The research team will monitor how well the device works and how safely it performs. After surgery, your child will be followed as part of standard post-operative care, and the researchers will compare results between the two groups.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 26, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

Egypt

Zagazig university hospitals, Zagazig, Sharqia Province