Does oxygen flow clear the view for intubation?
NCT ID NCT07575776
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether different flow rates of high-flow nasal oxygen change how well doctors can see the airway when placing a breathing tube. 150 adults having planned surgery will each be tested at three flow settings (0, 40, and 60 L/min). The goal is to find the best flow for a clear view, which could help make intubation safer.
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 anesthesiologists choose the best oxygen flow to get a clearer view of the airway during intubation.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures the view quality, not patient outcomes, so practical benefits are uncertain.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
Adult patients undergoing elective surgical procedures requiring endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia.
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Scheduled for endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia * Use of videolaryngoscopy Exclusion Criteria: * Anticipated difficult airway * Emergency intubation * Contraindications to HFNO * Inability to obtain adequate video recording
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