Air-Q device study for older adults with or without teeth
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Infections, Lungs & breathing, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests the Air-Q, a breathing tube device, in older patients who have teeth or are toothless. It aims to see how well it works during surgery with general anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 90 years old
- You are having planned surgery under general anesthesia at the study hospital
- You are in good enough health to be classified as ASA I, II, or III (healthy to moderate risk)
- You do not have a known difficult airway (like limited mouth opening) or a BMI over 40
- You have no swallowing or reflux problems, unstable vital signs, neck issues, or recent lung infections
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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