Video classification for managing difficult intubation in Spain
Video Classification of Intubation in Spain
Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra · NCT06537531
This study is testing a new video tool to help doctors predict and manage difficult intubation cases in patients having surgery in Spain.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Madrid, Madrid and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06537531 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 cases in surgical patients across Spain. It focuses on improving airway management protocols by utilizing videolaryngoscopy and a scoring system to enhance the standard of care. The study will involve patients undergoing scheduled surgeries over a six-month period, assessing the effectiveness of the VCI in real clinical settings. The findings could contribute to better training and preparedness for anesthesiologists facing difficult airway scenarios.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 18 and older who are scheduled for surgery at participating hospitals in Spain.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years of age will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved safety and outcomes for patients undergoing anesthesia by better predicting difficult intubation cases.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar approaches in improving airway management, indicating that this methodology is promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients from any geographical area of the Iberian Peninsula who decide to undergo scheduled surgery at our hospital during a period of 6 months (2024-25). Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18
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