Comparing video laryngoscopy and direct laryngoscopy for intubating newborns
Orotracheal Intubation in Newborns: Videolaryngoscopy Vs Direct Laryngoscopy
This study tests whether using video laryngoscopy or direct laryngoscopy is better for quickly and safely intubating newborns who need help breathing.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 115 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Minute to 30 Days |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Tunis University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tunis, Tunis Governorate) |
| Trial ID | NCT06655168 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of two techniques for orotracheal intubation in newborns: direct laryngoscopy and video laryngoscopy. Newborns requiring intubation for surgery or mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit are randomly assigned to receive one of the two methods after anesthetic induction with neuromuscular blockade. The primary focus is on measuring the time taken for successful intubation using each technique. This prospective randomized approach aims to determine which method is more efficient and effective for this vulnerable population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are newborns who require orotracheal intubation for surgery or mechanical ventilation.
Not a fit: Patients older than one month will not benefit from this study as they do not meet the inclusion criteria.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the speed and safety of intubation procedures in newborns, potentially reducing complications.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with video laryngoscopy in various populations, suggesting potential benefits in similar settings.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * newborns requiring orotracheal intubation for surgery or mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit Exclusion Criteria: * age\> 01 month
Where this trial is running
Tunis, Tunis Governorate
- Bechir Hamza hospital — Tunis, Tunis Governorate, Tunisia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: salma Aouadi, Hospital university assistant
- Email: salmaaouadi1@gmail.com
- Phone: 0021656652210
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.