Assessing ventilation success in pediatric patients using a specific endotracheal tube placement
An Endotracheal Tube Inserted to the Level of the Hypopharynx is an Easy, Safe, and Effective Technique for Ventilation of Pediatric Patients: A Prospective Observational Study
This study tests how well a specific type of breathing tube works for helping young children breathe during surgery and compares the results between experienced doctors and trainees.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 98 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 6 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | American University of Beirut Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beirut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06449924 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an endotracheal tube (ETT) inserted orally above the vocal cords for ventilating pediatric patients during surgery. It focuses on infants and children under 6 years of age, assessing the incidence of successful ventilation and comparing outcomes between attending anesthesiologists and residents. The study will also monitor adverse events and the rate of successful ventilation attempts. The procedures involved are standard care practices used by pediatric anesthesiologists.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include infants and children under 6 years of age who are scheduled for surgery and whose guardians can provide consent.
Not a fit: Patients with an existing endotracheal tube, high BMI, risk of aspiration, or those requiring emergency surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance ventilation safety and efficacy in pediatric patients undergoing surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is based on established practices, the specific use of ETT placement in this manner for pediatric patients is less commonly documented, indicating a novel aspect to this study.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Infants and children under 6 years of age undergoing surgery * Legal guardian/representative willing to sign consent Exclusion Criteria: * Existing endotracheal tube * BMI \> 30 kg/m2 * Patient with a risk of aspiration of history of GERD * Inability or unwillingness of research participant's legal guardian/ representative to give consent * Need for emergency surgery * ASA Ⅲ-Ⅳ * Neonates below 28 days of age
Where this trial is running
Beirut
- American University of Beirut Medical Center — Beirut, Lebanon (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Roland Kaddoum, MD — American University of Beirut Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Roland Kaddoum, MD
- Email: rk16@aub.edu.lb
- Phone: 01350000
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.