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Video vs. traditional scope: which is better for lung surgery breathing tubes?

NCT ID NCT06401486

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two methods for placing a special breathing tube (double-lumen tube) used in lung surgery. 916 adults having thoracic surgery were randomly assigned to get the tube placed using either a video laryngoscope (with a camera) or a traditional direct laryngoscope. The main goal was to see which method leads to successful tube placement on the first try.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If video laryngoscopy proves better, it could become the standard method for double-lumen tube intubation, improving success rates and safety.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results are not yet published. Even if video laryngoscopy shows benefits, it may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

916 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older. * Patients admitted to any of the participating hospitals in the study who are undergoing thoracic surgery. * Need for intubation with a double-lumen tube. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or lactating women. * Individuals who do not have the capacity to understand their participation in the study. * Need for tracheal intubation with a device other than videolaryngoscopy or direct laryngoscopy (fiberoptic bronchoscope, tracheostomy...).

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Anesthesia Intubation complication Intubation; difficult or failed Videolaryngoscopy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Complexo Hospitalario Universitario Vigo

    Vigo, Spain

  • Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña

    A Coruña, Spain

  • Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago de Compostela

    Santiago de Compostela, Spain

  • Hospital Universitario La Fe de Valencia

    Valencia, Spain

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