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Comparison Using a VLS Using GlideRite Stylet Versus TCI Articulating Introducer in Predictive Difficult Intubation
Led by University of Louisville · Updated on 2025-02-20
160
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
257 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Louisville
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Utah
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study will assess the feasibility of using the TCI Articulating Device with video-laryngoscope in predictive, difficult airway, endotracheal intubation cases. It is meant to show the use of this device is equivalent to using the GlideRite Rigid Stylet with video-laryngoscope.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison Using a VLS Using GlideRite Stylet Versus TCI Articulating Introducer in Predictive Difficult Intubation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients requiring oral endotracheal intubation
- Age 18 years or older
- History of difficult intubation or history of head/neck radiation and prior oral cavity, pharyngeal, or laryngeal surgery (need only one)
- Or presence of three or more of the following: thyromental distance less than 6 cm, sternomental distance less than 12 cm, modified Mallampati scale of 3 or 4, mouth opening less than 4 cm, protruding upper teeth (severe overbite), history of neck radiation, limited neck movement or cervical spine pathologies, BMI over 35 kg/m2, neck circumference over 40 cm for females or 43 cm for males, obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis or STOP BANG score 6 or above
You will not qualify if you...
- Under age 18
- Full stomach
- Untreated hiatal hernia
- Uncontrolled gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Known tracheal narrowing
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40202
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2
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40202
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Research Team
R
Reiner Lenhardt, MD
CONTACT
E
Emily Drennan, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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