Observational study on airway management during anesthesia

International obServational sTudy on AiRway manaGement in operAting Room and Non-operaTing Room anaEsthesia

Observational University of Turin, Italy · NCT05759299

This study looks at how often serious problems happen during airway management for anesthesia in adults having surgery, to better understand current practices and outcomes.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment10500 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Turin, Italy Academic / other
Locations10 sites (Dallas, Texas and 9 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05759299 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This international, multicenter, prospective cohort study aims to assess the incidence of major adverse events during advanced airway management for anesthesia in patients undergoing elective or emergency surgery, as well as in non-operating room settings. It focuses on critical outcomes such as peri-intubation cardiovascular collapse, severe hypoxemia, and cardiac arrest, which are often linked to difficulties in airway management. The study will gather data from adult patients (18 years and older) undergoing general anesthesia to better understand current practices and outcomes in airway management worldwide.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are undergoing advanced airway management for general anesthesia in either operating rooms or non-operating room settings.

Not a fit: Patients undergoing airway management during cardiopulmonary resuscitation or those who are critically ill and require intubation due to their underlying clinical condition may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved safety protocols and techniques in airway management, reducing the incidence of serious complications during anesthesia.

How similar studies have performed: While there is a lack of large-scale prospective studies specifically addressing this issue, the focus on airway management in anesthesia is a critical area of ongoing research, suggesting potential for meaningful insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* All adult (≥ 18 years old) patients undergoing advanced airway management for general anaesthesia in operating room (OR) or non-operating room anaesthesia (NORA).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Airway management during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
* Critically ill patients undergoing intubation due to their underlying clinical condition

Where this trial is running

Dallas, Texas and 9 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Airway Complication of Anesthesiaairway managementanesthesia
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