ICU intubation showdown: hyperangulated vs. macintosh blades
NCT ID NCT06322719
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of video laryngoscope blades—hyperangulated and Macintosh—to see which leads to successful intubation on the first try in ICU patients. Over 1,000 adults needing a breathing tube will be randomly assigned to one blade type. The goal is to find out if one blade reduces complications and improves success rates.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If one blade proves better, it could guide doctors to use the most effective tool for ICU intubations, potentially reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a device comparison study, not a new treatment. Results may show no clear winner, and findings may not apply outside ICUs.
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Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPamplona, Spain
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Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León
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Complejo Asistencial de Segovia
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Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña
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Complexo Hospitalario Universitario Álvaro Cunqueiro de Vigo
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Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), Oviedo
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Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín
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Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, Granada
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Hospital de Denia
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Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona
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University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela
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