Video classification for managing difficult intubation in pediatric patients in Spain
Official title: Video Classification of Intubation in Spain (Pediatrics)
Run by Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra · NCT06881576 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 0 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Madrid, Madrid and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 12, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06881576 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are pediatric patients scheduled for surgery at the participating hospital.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not undergoing surgery or those with pre-existing airway conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Other studies have shown success in improving airway management protocols, but the specific application of the VCI scale in this context is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.