ICU intubation risks revealed in large study
NCT ID NCT01532063
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study examined 1400 adults in intensive care to find out what makes intubation difficult. Researchers tracked how many attempts were needed and any complications like low oxygen or heart issues. The goal is to help doctors better prepare for challenging cases and improve patient safety.
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 doctors identify which ICU patients are at higher risk for difficult intubation, potentially reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only identifies risk factors and does not test any new intervention or therapy.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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1,400 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Oct 2011
- Finished
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Apr 2012
- 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.
- 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: * More or equal to 18 years old * Men and women * Informed patient * Affiliated or benefit from an disease insurance * Available for a 28 days follow-up * Intubated patients in Intensive Care Unit Exclusion Criteria: * Law protected patients * Opposed to participate to study
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital of Montpellier, Saint Eloi
Montpellier, 34295, France
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