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New study tests which scope helps tiny hearts most

NCT ID NCT05902013

Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at whether using a video laryngoscope (a camera-equipped scope) helps doctors place a breathing tube through the nose more successfully on the first try compared to a standard direct laryngoscope in infants under 1 year with congenital heart disease. About 180 infants will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods during their heart surgery. The goal is to see which technique leads to fewer complications and better outcomes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
laryngoscopy (video or direct)
What this could lead to
If video laryngoscopy proves better, it could improve first-attempt intubation success in these fragile infants, reducing complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not be definitive. The devices are already in use, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

152 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2022

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

0 days to 1 year

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria. * Age less than 1 year * Congenital heart disease * Scheduled for cardiac surgery * Planned postoperative ICU stay Exclusion criteria * Nostrils not suitable for nasotracheal intubation * Bleeding during dilation of nostrils

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Conditions

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congenital heart disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Airway complication of anesthesia Congenital heart disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University Vienna

    Vienna, State of Vienna, 1090, Austria

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