Checklist may reduce complications when placing breathing tubes in critically ill patients
NCT ID NCT06791317
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether using a checklist before placing a breathing tube in intensive care unit (ICU) patients reduces complications. Researchers reviewed records of 60 critically ill adults who needed a breathing tube, comparing those treated before and after the checklist was introduced. The checklist covers areas like patient preparation, equipment, team roles, and backup plans. The goal is to see if it lowers the chance of dangerously low oxygen or blood pressure during the procedure.
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 it works, this could show that a simple checklist helps make emergency breathing tube placement safer in the ICU.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, retrospective study (60 patients) that can only suggest a link, not prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Intensive Care Patients that undergo tracheal intubation. All patients (before and after checklist) are registered with a protocol during intubation. This protocol is registered in a Respiratory Database.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient in the ICU * Need for tracheal intubation Exclusion Criteria: * Pateint is under 18 years of age * Patiend inclusion is decided not suitable for any reason by the intensivist
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karolinska University Hospital, Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care
Stockholm, 17176, Sweden
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