Video classification for managing difficult intubation in pediatric patients in Spain
Video Classification of Intubation in Spain (Pediatrics)
Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra · NCT06881576
This study is testing a new video tool to help doctors predict and manage difficult intubation in children during surgery to make the process safer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 0 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Madrid, Madrid and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06881576 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the use of a video classification index (VCI) for predicting and managing difficult intubation in pediatric patients undergoing scheduled surgery. The study will focus on improving airway management protocols in line with international safety guidelines, including the WHO's surgical safety checklist and the Helsinki Declaration on Patient Safety in Anesthesiology. By analyzing the effectiveness of the VCI scale, the study seeks to enhance the standard of care and reduce the risks associated with difficult airway management. Data will be collected from patients at Clinica Universidad de Navarra over a one-year period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pediatric patients scheduled for surgery at the participating hospital.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgery or those with pre-existing airway conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved airway management practices, reducing complications during intubation in pediatric patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in improving airway management protocols, but the specific application of the VCI scale in this context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric Patients who decide to undergo scheduled surgery at our hospital during a period of 1 year (2025).
Where this trial is running
Madrid, Madrid and 1 other locations
- Clinica Universidad de Navarra — Madrid, Madrid, Spain (RECRUITING)
- Miguel Angel Fernandez-Vaquero — Madrid, Madrid, Spain (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Miguel Angel Fernandez-Vaquero, MD, PhD
- Email: mfvaquero@unav.es
- Phone: 0034913531920
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: Difficult Intubation, Difficult intubation, Airway, Videolaryngoscopy, Score