Air-Q device for older patients with and without teeth
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Infections, Lungs & breathing, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests the Air-Q, a type of breathing tube, in older patients having surgery under general anesthesia. It compares how well it works in patients who have no teeth versus those who do.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 90 years old
- You have all or some teeth, or no teeth at all
- You are having planned surgery under general anesthesia
- You are generally healthy or have mild to moderate health conditions (ASA I-III)
- You do not have any condition that makes breathing tube insertion difficult
- Your weight is not severely high (BMI less than 40)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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