Comparing two types of videolaryngoscope blades for intubation in ICU patients
A Randomized Comparison Between the Hyperangulated vs. Macintosh Blades for First-attempt Intubation Success With Videolaryngoscopy in ICU Patients.
This study is testing whether a new type of videolaryngoscope blade can help doctors more successfully intubate patients in the ICU compared to the standard blade.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1036 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago Academic / other |
| Locations | 29 sites (Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña and 28 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06322719 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of hyperangulated and Macintosh videolaryngoscope blades for tracheal intubation in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). It is a prospective multicenter randomized trial that focuses on the success rate of first-attempt intubation using these two different blade types. The study is based on the hypothesis that hyperangulated blades may lead to higher success rates in intubation compared to the traditional Macintosh blades. The findings could provide valuable insights into optimizing airway management in critically ill patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 years or older who are admitted to the ICU and require tracheal intubation using a videolaryngoscope.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those requiring emergent intubation that does not allow for randomization or those needing intubation with devices other than videolaryngoscopes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the success rate of tracheal intubation in ICU patients, potentially reducing complications and improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that videolaryngoscopes can improve intubation success rates, making this approach promising but still requiring further investigation into the best blade type.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older. * Admitted to an Intensive Care Unit. * Need for tracheal intubation during the stay in the ICU. * The device to be used for intubation is a videolaryngoscope Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or lactation. * Emergent tracheal intubation that does not allow for the randomization of the procedure. * Need for tracheal intubation with a device other than the videolaryngoscope (fiberoptic bronchoscope, direct laryngoscopy, tracheostomy, etc.). * Tracheal intubation performed outside the ICU (Emergency Department, Hospital ward, etc.).
Where this trial is running
Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña and 28 other locations
- University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela — Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain (Recruiting)
- Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña — A Coruña, Spain (Recruiting)
- Hospital General de Albacete — Albacete, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona — Barcelona, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital Universitario de Cáceres — Cáceres, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital de Denia — Denia, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital General Universitario de Eche — Elche, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital Universitario de Cabueñes, Gijón — Gijón, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, Granada — Granada, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín — Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León — León, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti, Lugo — Lugo, Spain (Recruiting)
- Hospital Gregorio Marañón, Madrid — Madrid, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid — Madrid, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid — Madrid, Spain (Recruiting)
- Hospital Universitario La Princesa — Madrid, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda — Majadahonda, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital Universitario de Móstoles — Móstoles, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense — Ourense, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), Oviedo — Oviedo, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona — Pamplona, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Pontevedra — Pontevedra, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián — San Sebastián, Spain (Recruiting)
- Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander — Santander, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Complejo Asistencial de Segovia — Segovia, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia — Valencia, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital Universitario La Fe de Valencia — Valencia, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Complexo Hospitalario Universitario Álvaro Cunqueiro de Vigo — Vigo, Spain (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hospital Ribera Povisa Vigo — Vigo, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Manuel Taboada, Ph.D. — University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela
- Study coordinator: Manuel Taboada, Ph.D.
- Email: manutabo@yahoo.es
- Phone: 678195618
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.