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Difficult Airway clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 5 Difficult Airway clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 8 countries (most in Malaysia (1), United States (1), China (1)). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Newest Difficult Airway clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Comparing video laryngoscope plus video stylet versus video laryngoscope plus fibreoptic intubation for simulated difficult airways | — | Kuala Lumpur, Bandar Tun Razak | Recruiting | Mar 13, 2026 |
| High-flow nasal oxygen versus regular oxygen during awake intubation for difficult airways | — | Wuwei, Gansu and 5 other locations | Recruiting | Feb 3, 2026 |
| How often difficult airways occur during heart surgery and creating a tool to predict them | — | Ankara | Recruiting | May 22, 2025 |
| Supplemental oxygenation for young children during intubation | — | Perth, Western Australia and 3 other locations | Recruiting | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Comparing sedation methods for awake fiberoptic intubation | — | Chicago, Illinois | Recruiting | Feb 21, 2023 |
All recruiting trials (5)
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Comparing video laryngoscope plus video stylet versus video laryngoscope plus fibreoptic intubation for simulated difficult airways
This test checks whether adding a video stylet or a fibreoptic bronchoscope to a video laryngoscope helps anesthesiology doctors with at least two years' experience intubate simulated difficult airways more quickly and reliably.
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High-flow nasal oxygen versus regular oxygen during awake intubation for difficult airways
This trial will test whether high-flow nasal oxygen helps adults with anticipated difficult airways keep their oxygen levels safer during awake tracheal intubation compared with conventional low-flow oxygen.
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How often difficult airways occur during heart surgery and creating a tool to predict them
This project will try to measure how often adults having cardiovascular surgery experience difficult airways and build a prediction model to spot those at higher risk.
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Supplemental oxygenation for young children during intubation
This study tests if giving extra oxygen through a small tube in the nose can help young children breathe better during intubation and make the process safer.
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Comparing sedation methods for awake fiberoptic intubation
This study tests two different sedation methods during awake fiberoptic intubation to see which one helps patients feel more comfortable and stable when they have difficult airways.
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Quick answers
How many Difficult Airway clinical trials are recruiting right now?
5, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 8 countries. The most sites are in Malaysia (1 trial), United States (1 trial), China (1 trial), Australia (1 trial), Brazil (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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