Video vs. standard laryngoscope: which is better for trainee doctors?

NCT ID NCT06842082

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

Summary

This completed trial compared two ways to place a breathing tube (intubation) in adults having surgery: the standard direct laryngoscope and a video laryngoscope. Over 1,000 patients were included, and anesthesia residents performed all intubations. The study aimed to see which method leads to more successful first attempts and fewer complications.

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 videolaryngoscopy proves better, it could become the standard teaching tool for new doctors, improving patient safety during intubation.

What could go wrong

This is a completed study, so results are already known. The comparison may show no meaningful difference, or benefits may not apply outside the operating room.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Complejo Hospitalario Alvaro Cunqueiro Vigo

    Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain

  • Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña

    A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain

  • Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago

    Santiago, A Coruña, Spain

  • Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense

    Ourense, Ourense, Spain

  • Complexo Hospitalario de Pontevedra

    Pontevedra, Pontevedra, Spain

  • Hospital POVISA de Vigo

    Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain

  • Hospital Universitario Lucus Agusti

    Lugo, Lugo, 27003, Spain

  • Hospital Universitario de Ferrol

    Ferrol, A Coruña, Spain

  • Hospital Universitario de La Princesa

    Madrid, Madrid, Spain