Can a camera guide safer breathing tubes during endoscopy?
NCT ID NCT06990490
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether placing a breathing tube using a camera (gastrointestinal endoscope) is safe and effective for patients lying on their left side during stomach and intestine exams under anesthesia. Researchers will measure how often the tube is placed successfully on the first try, how long it takes, and any safety issues like injuries or breathing problems. The study involves 40 adults needing anesthesia for these exams, all of whom will have the tube placed using this camera-guided method while on their side. This approach aims to avoid the risks of moving anesthetized patients from their back to their side.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A camera-guided airway management strategy using a gastrointestinal endoscope to place a breathing tube while the patient lies on their left side.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could make airway management safer and more efficient for side-lying endoscopic procedures, reducing risks from repositioning anesthetized patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early case series with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure carries standard risks of intubation, such as injury or breathing problems.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University
Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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