Assessing critical events in children undergoing tracheal intubation
CRICKET: Critical Events in Anaesthetised Kids Undergoing Tracheal Intubation
This study looks at what happens during tracheal intubation in children to see if there are ways to make the process safer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 105000 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern Academic / other |
| Locations | 8 sites (Boston, Massachusetts and 7 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05804188 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the incidence of critical events associated with tracheal intubation in pediatric patients across multiple international sites. Over a three-month period, anesthesia staff will complete questionnaires for each patient undergoing intubation to document any critical events and the techniques used. The study seeks to identify potential improvements in intubation practices to enhance patient safety. Data will be collected from anesthesia records and stored in an electronic database for analysis.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include pediatric patients aged 0 to 16 years who require tracheal intubation for procedures under general anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients older than 16 years or those who refuse consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved safety protocols for pediatric tracheal intubation, reducing complications.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in improving patient safety through observational assessments of intubation practices, making this approach both relevant and tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * All paediatric patients requiring tracheal intubation, performed by the anaesthesia team for procedures or interventions requiring general anaesthesia * Patients from 0 - 16 years of age. * Informed or general consent given, according to the relevant ethics committee statement. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to give consent or withdrawal of consent if such is required by the relevant ethics committee. * Patients \>16 years
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts and 7 other locations
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Recruiting)
- Dept of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Perth Children's Hospital — Perth, Australia (Recruiting)
- Dept. Anesthesia, The Hospital for Sick Children — Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
- Dept. Anesthesia, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre — Montreal, Canada (Recruiting)
- Department of Cardiac Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Charité Universitätsmedizin — Berlin, Germany (Recruiting)
- Unité d'anesthésie pédiatrique, Hôpital des Enfants / HUG — Geneva, Switzerland (Recruiting)
- Children's Hospital Zurich — Zurich, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Thomas Riva, Prof. Dr. med
- Email: thomas.riva@insel.ch
- Phone: +41316322111
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.