WithdrawnNot Applicable

Comparison of Indirect and Direct Laryngoscopy in Obese Patients

United Kingdom0Started 2013-01

Plain-language summary

An anaesthetist inserts a "laryngoscope" into the mouth to see the voice-box (larynx) for "tracheal intubation", when a tube is advanced into the windpipe (trachea) to protect the airway and administer anaesthetic gases. This study aims to compare traditional (direct view) Macintosh (MAC) laryngoscopy with Storz C-MAC videolaryngoscopes in subjects presenting for obesity reduction surgery using a novel "photographic overlay technique" to analyse the basis for any differences.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Obese patients (BMI \>35) for elective bariatric surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Patients in whom rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia is indicated * Patients in whom the responsible anaesthetist considers conventional laryngoscopy inappropriate (e.g. when the mouth opening is too narrow) * Patients whose comorbidity makes them unsuitable for this type of study (e.g. those with limited cardiopulmonary reserve) * patients who do not consent to be involved in the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

POGO (percentage of glottic opening) score at maximum laryngeal view for three laryngoscopes (Macintosh, Storz C-MAC, standard and D-BLADE)

Timeframe: one year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02167477

SponsorLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-01-07

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