Comparing video and direct laryngoscopy for intubating infants with heart disease
Video Laryngoscopy Versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Nasotracheal Intubation in Neonates and Infants With Congenital Heart Disease Less Than 1-year of Age Prior Cardiac Surgery: a Pilot Study
This study is testing whether using video laryngoscopy or direct laryngoscopy helps doctors successfully intubate infants with heart disease during surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 1 Year |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Vienna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna, State of Vienna) |
| Trial ID | NCT05902013 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study investigates the success rates of nasotracheal intubation in neonates and infants with congenital heart disease, comparing two techniques: video laryngoscopy and direct laryngoscopy. A total of 60 participants under one year of age will be randomly assigned to receive either method during general anesthesia for cardiac procedures. The aim is to determine which technique results in a higher first-attempt intubation success rate, potentially improving outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are neonates and infants under one year of age with congenital heart disease scheduled for cardiac surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with nostrils unsuitable for nasotracheal intubation or those experiencing bleeding during nostril dilation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the safety and effectiveness of intubation procedures in infants with congenital heart disease.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies comparing laryngoscopy techniques, this specific comparison in a pediatric population with congenital heart disease is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria. * Age less than 1 year * Congenital heart disease * Scheduled for cardiac surgery * Planned postoperative ICU stay Exclusion criteria * Nostrils not suitable for nasotracheal intubation * Bleeding during dilation of nostrils
Where this trial is running
Vienna, State of Vienna
- Medical University Vienna — Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Eva M Base, MD — Medical University of Vienna
- Study coordinator: Eva M Base, MD
- Email: eva.base@meduniwien.ac.at
- Phone: +43140400
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.