Could a single device make emergency intubation faster and safer?

NCT ID NCT07747922

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Huseyin Cahit Halhalli, MD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a new integrated tube-bougie prototype that combines the guidance of a bougie with an endotracheal tube into one device. Emergency medicine residents will use it, along with standard stylet and bougie techniques, on simulated normal and difficult airways. The goal is to see if the prototype reduces time to successful intubation and improves first-attempt success, which could lead to better airway management in emergencies.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Integrated tube-bougie prototype (EPATS) - a device combining an elastic bougie with an endotracheal tube
What this could lead to: If successful, this prototype could offer a faster, more reliable intubation method, especially in emergency settings where videolaryngoscopy isn't available.
What could go wrong: This is a small simulation study with 40 participants, so results may not translate to real patients. The prototype is novel and may not outperform standard tools in practice.

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AIRWAY MANAGEMENT DIFFICULT AIRWAY ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION

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Locations

University of Health Sciences, Kocaeli City Hospital

Köseköy, Kocaeli, 41060, Turkey (Türkiye)

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