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Hard-to-Place breathing tubes may raise pneumonia risk

NCT ID NCT02576756

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 1000 patients who needed extra tools to place a breathing tube during surgery. Researchers wanted to see if these patients had a higher chance of lung problems like pneumonia afterward. The goal was to better understand risks and improve patient safety.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 1,000 people

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Start date

Oct 2015

Finished

Jun 2016

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Every patients who had an intubation where another device than a laryngoscope was necessary

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Every patient who had an intubation where another device than a laryngoscope was necessary Exclusion Criteria: * N/A

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Conditions

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pneumonia

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Aspiration Pneumonia

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