Predicting Difficult Awake Tracheal Intubation with Flexible Bronchoscopes
Classification and Prediction of Difficult Awake Tracheal Intubation With Flexible Bronchoscopes
Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf · NCT06953414
This study is testing a new way to predict if patients will have a hard time with awake tracheal intubation to help make the process safer for those with difficult airways.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 313 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06953414 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to develop and validate a classification system for predicting difficult awake tracheal intubation using flexible bronchoscopes. It addresses the lack of a tailored classification for this specific airway management technique, which is crucial for reducing anesthesia-related complications. The study will involve patients with anticipated difficult airways who are scheduled for awake intubation, and it will utilize multivariable prediction models to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of airway operators. By comparing existing classification tools with the new model, the study seeks to improve patient safety during anesthesia.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 18 and older who have an anticipated difficult airway and are scheduled for awake tracheal intubation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not scheduled for awake tracheal intubation or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly enhance the safety and effectiveness of airway management in patients requiring difficult intubation.
How similar studies have performed: While there is a lack of specifically tailored classifications for this technique, existing studies on airway management have shown varying degrees of success, indicating that this approach may provide valuable insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with an anticipated difficult airways scheduled for ATI:FB * Consent by the patient * Minimum 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not scheduled for ATI:FB * Pregnant or breastfeeding patients * Consent not given by the patient
Where this trial is running
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
- University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf — Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Germany (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Martin Petzoldt, MD, FEAMS — University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf: Universitatsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
- Study coordinator: Martin Petzoldt, MD, FEAMS
- Email: m.petzoldt@uke.de
- Phone: 04915222815932
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: Anesthesia, Airway Management, Intubation, Intratracheal, Bronchoscopy, Endoscopes, Airway management, Classification, Flexible endoscopy guided intubation