A simple head turn could make airway tube placement easier and safer
NCT ID NCT07755722
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether simple external maneuvers—pushing the trachea to the right or turning the head—can improve the alignment of the left main bronchus during placement of a double-lumen endotracheal tube. Adults undergoing elective thoracic surgery that requires one-lung ventilation will have these maneuvers performed while a fiberoptic bronchoscope visualizes the airway. The goal is to see if these maneuvers help guide the tube toward the left bronchus, potentially making the procedure faster and safer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Right tracheal displacement and head turn maneuvers
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple maneuvers could make double-lumen tube placement faster and safer during thoracic surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (35 participants) measuring airway alignment, not patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all patients or guarantee easier intubation.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Taipei, 11217, Taiwan