Comparing two methods for intubation in patients with difficult airways

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of a new flexible tip bougie against a traditional endotracheal tube with stylet for intubation using videolaryngoscopy in patients who are expected to have difficult airways. The flexible tip bougie is designed to navigate sharp angles more easily, potentially improving the success rate of intubation on the first attempt. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the flexible tip bougie or the endotracheal tube with stylet during awake intubation. The study will assess the success of intubation on the first attempt in both groups.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years and older
* Patients with anticipated difficult airway requiring intubation under with a videolaryngoscopy
* Written informed consent from the patient or proxy (if present) before inclusion or once possible when patient has been included in a context of emergency.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy
* age \<18 years
* refusal of the patient
* patient's respiratory failure

Where it's running

• University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela
  Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Manuel Taboada Muñiz, Ph.D. — University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela
• Study coordinator: Manuel Taboada Muñiz, Ph.D.
• Email: manutabo@yahoo.es
• Phone: 0034-981950674

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.