Understanding difficult airway management in bariatric surgery patients
Difficult Airway in the Bariatric Patient: the BARINTUBE Cohort Study
This study looks at how often bariatric surgery patients have trouble with intubation to help improve safety during their procedures.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1290 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Tijuana, Baja California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06592313 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational cohort study aims to estimate the incidence of difficult airway management in bariatric patients undergoing surgery. It will include patients over 18 years with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or higher who require intubation. Data on demographics, clinical characteristics, and intubation outcomes will be collected to assess the occurrence of difficult airway and related complications. The study will involve a total of 1290 patients to ensure accurate estimation of the incidence.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or higher who are scheduled for bariatric surgery and require intubation.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require intubation or have a BMI below 30 kg/m2 may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve airway management strategies and enhance patient safety during bariatric surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on airway management in bariatric patients exist, this specific approach to estimating incidence is novel and may provide new insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over 18 years of age * Patients of both genders * Patients diagnosed with BMI greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 * Patients who will undergo bariatric surgery * Patients who require intubation for intraoperative ariway management Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who withdraw their consent to participate in the study.
Where this trial is running
Tijuana, Baja California
- Centro Medico Bariatrico — Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Manuel A Guerrero-Gutierrez, MD
- Email: manuelguerreromd@gmail.com
- Phone: +52 664 274 6273
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.