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Randomised Controlled Trial of Stylet Shape in Simulated Endotracheal Intubation by Medical Students
Led by National University Hospital, Singapore · Updated on 2024-07-29
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
39 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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National University Hospital, Singapore
Lead Sponsor
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National University of Singapore
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Endotracheal intubation (ETI) is a critical procedure used to place a tube into a person's windpipe to help maintain breathing and oxygenation. This research evaluates which shape of the endotracheal tube leads to better success when medical students perform intubation on mannequins. The study focuses on novices learning ETI and aims to improve instructional design features that enhance skill acquisition. Participants will perform intubation using an endotracheal tube shaped in one of two ways: a 30-degree straight to cuff (STC) shape or an arcuate (curved) shape, both created using a stylet inside the tube. Each participant is randomly assigned to use one of these tube shapes during their simulated intubation attempts on mannequins. The study compares the success rates and efficiency of intubation between these two shapes. During the study, medical students will be timed and video recorded while performing intubation using their assigned tube shape within two weeks after learning the procedure. Researchers will assess the time to successful intubation, first-pass success with the laryngoscope and the tube, and the rate of oesophageal intubation. This monitoring helps understand which tube shape may aid novices in effectively learning ETI.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Stylet Shape in Simulated Endotracheal Intubation by Medical Students
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Final year medical students in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, undergoing their simulation posting where endotracheal intubation is taught
- Age 21 years or older
- Willingness to participate in simulation training for endotracheal intubation
You will not qualify if you...
- Injuries that prevent performance of endotracheal intubation, such as arm injuries
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 2 weeks
Participants perform simulated endotracheal intubation using an endotracheal tube shaped either with a 30 degree straight to cuff bend or an arcuate bend while being video recorded.
1 to 2 visits depending on randomization and training schedule
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Singapore, Singapore
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Research Team
M
Matthew JW Low, MBBS
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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