Which intubation tool works best for lung surgery? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07614529
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares three methods doctors use to place a special breathing tube (double-lumen tube) for lung surgery. 180 adults having elective lung surgery will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a video laryngoscope with a curved blade, a video laryngoscope with a standard blade, or a traditional direct laryngoscope. The main goal is to see which method is fastest and safest for placing the tube correctly.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 180 people
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- Expected to start
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May 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jan 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Written informed consent obtained prior to surgery * ASA physical status class I, II, or III * Scheduled for elective thoracic surgery requiring one-lung ventilation and double-lumen endobronchial intubation Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 years * Refusal or inability to provide informed consent * ASA physical status class IV or above * Emergency surgery * Anticipated difficult airway, defined by any of the following: Mallampati score 4, thyromental distance less than 6.5 cm, restricted mouth opening, or BMI greater than 30 kg/m² * History of upper airway surgery * Significant upper airway obstruction or stridor * Pregnancy
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