Using a special breathing tube to improve intubation accuracy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the feasibility of an ultrasound-detectable cuffed endotracheal tube (USD-ETT) designed to enhance the accuracy of intubation during cardiac catheterization procedures. The USD-ETT features a uniquely shaped balloon with a divot and is filled with saline instead of air, which may improve visibility and placement confirmation. Participants undergoing general anesthesia for cardiac catheterization will be monitored to assess the effectiveness of this innovative device in ensuring correct tube placement in the trachea versus the esophagus.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient is undergoing scheduled or planned diagnostic or interventional cardiac catheterization with planned general anesthesia requiring endotracheal intubation.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient has a known airway abnormality, including tracheal stenosis, previous tracheal stenosis, or tracheobronchomalacia.
* Patient has a tracheostomy.
* Patient is ventilator-dependent.
* Patient has an anticipated difficult intubation based upon airway exam and/or history of difficult intubation.
* Patient is unlikely (in opinion of anesthesia team) or is unable to be intubated with 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm, or 4.5 mm Inner Diameter USD-ETT due to the size of the patient or their airway.
* Patient is already intubated prior to the scheduled procedure.
* It is anticipated that the patient will not be extubated after the catheterization procedure.
* Concurrent enrollment in another clinical trial with an intervention during the cardiac catheterization procedure or 30 days afterwards.
* Allergy to plastic/materials in USD-ETT

Where it's running

• University of Michigan
  Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: John Charpie, MD, PhD — University of Michigan
• Study coordinator: Cynthia Smith, RN
• Email: csmithw@med.umich.edu
• Phone: 734-615-0590

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.