Clinical Trial Details
— Status: Completed
Administrative data
NCT number |
NCT01235065 |
Other study ID # |
HP-00042451 |
Secondary ID |
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Status |
Completed |
Phase |
N/A
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First received |
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Last updated |
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Start date |
July 2008 |
Est. completion date |
November 16, 2016 |
Study information
Verified date |
June 2018 |
Source |
University of Maryland, Baltimore |
Contact |
n/a |
Is FDA regulated |
No |
Health authority |
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Study type |
Interventional
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Clinical Trial Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess if the GlideScope video laryngoscope is superior to
the Macintosh direct laryngoscope for definitive airway management in acutely-injured
patients.
Description:
On admission to the emergency department following traumatic injury, many patients require
placement of an artificial airway to support their breathing, provide oxygen and protect
their airway. This procedure is accomplished through a number of different techniques and few
studies have compared these techniques in order to establish the best method. We will compare
an older technique using a metal handle and blade that allows for direct visualization of the
vocal cords (direct laryngoscopy) to a newer technique that employs a fiberoptic bundle
imbedded in a handle that allows indirect visualization of the vocal cords during placement
of the artificial airway. The newer technique has the theoretical advantage of being more
useful in patients with abnormal airways which are frequently encountered in trauma patients.
Since both techniques are currently employed routinely in our institution, we will randomize
all trauma admission to have an initial attempt with one of the two techniques in order to
perform a randomized, unblinded trial.