Investigating jaw thrust effects on pediatric intubation time during training
The Effects of Jaw Thrust on the Time to Successful Fiberoptic Pediatric Orotracheal Intubation During Residents Training Program, a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if using a jaw thrust maneuver can help medical trainees intubate children faster during surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Year to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kasr El Aini Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06300437 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the impact of the jaw thrust maneuver on the time required for successful fiberoptic orotracheal intubation in children undergoing elective surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one receiving the jaw thrust during intubation and the other not receiving it. The study will monitor various physiological parameters during the procedure to ensure safety and efficacy. The goal is to determine if the jaw thrust can improve intubation times for residents in training.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children over 1 year of age scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia with an ASA physical status of I-II.
Not a fit: Patients with known or suspected difficult intubation or severe pulmonary or cardiac diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the training of medical residents and improve intubation outcomes for pediatric patients.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored intubation techniques, the specific application of jaw thrust in this context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children more than 1-year of age * American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I-II * scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients known or suspected difficult intubation. * Patients with syndrome known to be associated with difficult intubation. * Patients with severe pulmonary or cardiac diseases. * Patients at risk of aspiration (patients with lower esophageal disease such as Hiatus hernia, or GERD and DM). * Body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 kg/m2. * Refusal of the patient guardians.
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Cairo university hospitals — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Khaled Sarhan — Cairo University Hospitals
- Study coordinator: Khaled Sarhan, MD
- Email: khaled.sarhan@kasralainy.edu.eg
- Phone: +201020067816
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.