Examining postoperative memories and sedation levels during tracheal intubation
Postoperative Memories and Optimal Level of Sedation for Tracheal Intubation Using Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy/Vidolaryngoscopy in Patients With Anticipated Difficult Airway Undergoing Surgery
Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute · NCT06514690
This study is trying to see if the way patients are sedated during tracheal intubation affects their memories of the procedure afterward.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Barcelona, Catalonia and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06514690 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess postoperative memories in patients undergoing tracheal intubation with either a fiberoptic bronchoscope or video laryngoscope while under sedation. It will include 100 patients over 18 years old who are expected to have a difficult airway during surgery. The study will evaluate the levels of sedation achieved during the procedure and their correlation with the presence of postoperative memories. Patients will be questioned about their experiences 24 hours after extubation to gather data on their memories and sedation levels.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who are scheduled for surgery and have a predicted difficult airway.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years of age or those with cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve patient comfort and reduce unpleasant memories associated with tracheal intubation in difficult airway cases.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored sedation and patient experiences during intubation, this specific approach comparing two techniques in a difficult airway context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients older than 18 years * Patients undergoing surgery * Patients with predicted difficult airway Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 years of age * Patients without cognitive disorders
Where this trial is running
Barcelona, Catalonia and 1 other locations
- Susana González Suárez — Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (RECRUITING)
- Susana González Suárez — Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain (RECRUITING)
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.
Conditions: Difficult Airway, Postoperative Memories, Tracheal Intubation, postoperative memories, tracheal intubation, difficult airway