Does oxygen flow clear the view for intubation?

NCT ID NCT07575776

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Masarykova Nemocnice v Usti nad Labem, Krajska Zdravotni a.s. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether different flow rates of high-flow nasal oxygen change how well doctors can see the airway when placing a breathing tube. 150 adults having planned surgery will each be tested at three flow settings (0, 40, and 60 L/min). The goal is to find the best flow for a clear view, which could help make intubation safer.

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 successful, this could help anesthesiologists choose the best oxygen flow to get a clearer view of the airway during intubation.
What could go wrong: This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures the view quality, not patient outcomes, so practical benefits are uncertain.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

AIRWAY ANESTHESIA AIRWAY COMPLICATION OF ANAESTHESIA DIFFICULT / FAILED INTUBATION DIFFICULT AIRWAY HIGH FLOW NASAL CANULA LARYNGOSCOPY

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