Comparison of two different ways of intubating patients with cervical (neck) spine abnormality (difficult airway)

Phase 4

Recruiting

• Conditions: Other Procedures, (2) ICD-10 Condition: O||Medical and Surgical,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/08/056278
• Lead Sponsor: Rini E Francis

Brief Summary

This study is a randomized , open label, parallel arm ,  prospective  interventional  single  centre  trial comparing video-laryngoscopy  and video-assisted fiberoptic intubation in patients with simulated cervical  spine abnormality. Primary outcome is measured by first attempt intubation success. Secondary outcome is measured by time taken to intubate, number of attempts required, any need for alternative airway devices or methods of intubation, vitals( heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation level in blood)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-08-21
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-27

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Open to Recruitment
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 110

Inclusion Criteria

patients in age group of 18-65 years of age of ASA status 1,2 with cervical spine abnormality planned for surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients of ASA physical status 3,4 and 5.
• Patients planned for awake fiberoptic intubation.
• Patients planned for nasal intubation.
• Patients with restricted mouth opening.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
First attempt intubation success (tracheal tube placed and correct positioning confirmed by capnogram with a single manoeuvre)	within 30 seconds of placing video-laryngoscope

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
time to intubate	number of attempts required to intubate

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Kasturba Medical College; 🇮🇳 Udupi, KARNATAKA, India

Kasturba Medical College

🇮🇳Udupi, KARNATAKA, India

Rini E Francis

Principal investigator

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rinivareed@yahoo.com