Comparing Airtraq for intubation in obese and non-obese men
Airtraq in Obese and Nonobese Men
This study is testing how well the Airtraq video laryngoscope works for intubating men with morbid obesity compared to non-obese men to see if it makes the process easier and faster.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Kocaeli University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Iamit and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05927519 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of the Airtraq video laryngoscope for intubation in men with morbid obesity compared to non-obese men. Participants will be divided into two groups based on their body mass index, and the primary focus will be on measuring the time taken for intubation. Additional data on insertion time, perioperative hemodynamic variables, and postoperative complications will also be collected. The study aims to address the challenges of intubating morbidly obese men, a group that has not been extensively studied with this technology.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are men over 18 years old who are undergoing elective operations requiring intubation.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or women may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve intubation success rates and safety for morbidly obese men undergoing elective surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on intubation techniques in obese patients, this specific comparison using the Airtraq in morbidly obese men is novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:\> 18 age men gender elective operation requring intuabtion - Exclusion Criteria:\<18 age women emergency operation \-
Where this trial is running
Iamit and 1 other locations
- Kocaeli University Medical Faculty Hospital — Iamit, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
- Kocaeli UniversityMedical Faculty — Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye) (Active_not_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Zehra Arslan, professor
- Email: zehraipek48@gmail.com
- Phone: 00902623038168
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.