Which tool is safer for obese patients' airways? new study compares two video intubation devices

NCT ID NCT06981923

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: General Committee of Teaching Hospitals and Institutes, Egypt Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two video-guided devices (CMAC D-Blade and CMAC Video Stylet) in 150 obese adults undergoing bariatric surgery. The goal was to see which device allows doctors to place a breathing tube more easily and safely on the first try. Participants had a higher risk of difficult intubation based on a standard airway risk score. The findings could help guide device choice for similar patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: CMAC D-Blade and CMAC Video Stylet (medical devices)
What this could lead to: If one device proves better, it could help doctors choose the safest tool for intubating obese patients, reducing complications during surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a completed, moderate-sized study, but results may not apply to all hospitals or patients. Both devices are already in use, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIFFICULT INTUBATION IN OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Madina Women's Hospital

Alexandria, 21531, Egypt
The surgical department of Medical Research Institute Hospital, Alexandria University

Alexandria, Egypt

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