Comparing two methods for numbing the throat during awake intubation in patients with limited neck movement
Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Thyroid Cartilage Plane Block and Ultrasound-Guided Traditional Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block for Awake Fiberoptic Intubation in Patients With Limited Neck Mobility Undergoing Cervical Spine Fixation
This study is testing two different ways to numb the throat during awake intubation for patients with limited neck movement to see which one makes the procedure more comfortable and effective.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Beni-Suef University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif Governorate) |
| Trial ID | NCT06483893 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of two techniques for administering local anesthesia to the throat during awake fiberoptic intubation in patients with limited neck mobility undergoing cervical spine fixation. One method involves an ultrasound-guided thyroid cartilage plane block, while the other uses a traditional ultrasound-guided superior laryngeal nerve block. The goal is to determine which technique provides better airway anesthesia and patient comfort during the procedure. The study will assess patient satisfaction and the quality of airway anesthesia achieved with each method.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 18-65 with limited neck mobility and classified as ASA I-II.
Not a fit: Patients with asthma, ischemic heart disease, or those who are non-cooperative may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the safety and comfort of patients undergoing awake intubation procedures.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored similar airway management techniques, but this specific comparison is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients aged between 18-65 years * either gender * ASA I-II * limited neck mobility Exclusion Criteria: * patients who refuse to give consent * non-cooperative patients * have asthma or ischemic heart disease * preoperative hoarseness, sore throat * mental or neurological disorders * contraindications for regional block (coagulopathy , infection at the needle insertion site and allergy to local anesthetics) * body mass index (BMI) \>26 kg/m2.
Where this trial is running
Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif Governorate
- Beni-Suef University hospital — Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif Governorate, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dina M Fakhry — Beni-Suef University
- Study coordinator: Dina M Fakhry, MD
- Email: dina_fakhry_91@yahoo.com
- Phone: +201289998680
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.