Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of airway management in thoracic surgery
Study of Cost-effectiveness of the Airway Management and Pulmonary Isolation in Thoracic Surgery Using Standard Double Lumen Tubes vs VivaSight-DL
This study is testing if a new type of breathing tube for lung surgery can save money and improve care compared to the standard tubes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 110 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital General Valencia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Valencia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05000814 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the cost-effectiveness of the VivaSight-DL (VDLT) double-lumen tube with conventional double-lumen tubes (cDLT) in patients undergoing thoracic surgery. It will be a prospective, single-center cohort study involving 110 patients who require lung isolation for various thoracic procedures. The study will assess whether the VDLT reduces the need for fiberoptic bronchoscopy during intubation, potentially improving patient care and reducing hospital costs. Data will be collected on individual costs and outcomes to inform future decision-making regarding airway management devices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who require one-lung collapse for thoracic surgery procedures.
Not a fit: Patients with predicted difficult airways, previous thoracic surgeries, or certain anatomical anomalies may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved airway management techniques in thoracic surgery, enhancing patient safety and reducing healthcare costs.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored airway management techniques, this specific comparison of VDLT and cDLT in thoracic surgery is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of legal age (≥18 years). * Patients who require one-lung collapse in Thoracic Surgery procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with predicted difficult airway. * Left main bronchus anomalies. * Previous thoracic surgery. * BMI\> 40. * Patients with tracheostomy.
Where this trial is running
Valencia
- Ruth Martinez Plumed — Valencia, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ruth Martinez Plumed
- Study coordinator: Ruth Martinez Plumed, Medicine
- Email: ruth.martinez.plumed@gmail.com
- Phone: 34652678215
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.