New study tests if video laryngoscopy makes tracheostomy safer
NCT ID NCT05416489
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two methods for removing and repositioning the breathing tube during a tracheostomy in ICU patients: using a video laryngoscope (C-MAC) versus a standard laryngoscope. The goal is to see which method reduces the risk of puncturing the tube's cuff, which can cause breathing problems. About 90 adult ICU patients needing a tracheostomy will be randomly assigned to one of the two techniques.
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 show that videolaryngoscopy reduces complications like cuff puncture during tracheostomy, improving patient safety.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to all ICU patients. The benefit over standard care may be small.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela
RECRUITINGSantiago de Compostela, A Coruña, 15866, Spain
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University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela
RECRUITINGSantiago de Compostela, A Coruña, 15866, Spain