Comparison of Double Lumen Tube Placement Techniques
Stopped: PI is leaving the institution
United States19 participantsStarted 2015-07
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to compare three different standard of care methods of double-lumen endobronchial tube (DLT) placement in patients who are scheduled to have thoracic surgery in which lung isolation is required.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Male and female patients requiring a double-lumen endobronchial tube placement for surgery at Emory University Hospital or Emory University Hospital Midtown
. Patients willing and able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
. Patients in whom a previously difficult airway manipulation was recorded on an anesthetic record
. Lung transplantation procedures, as underlying pulmonary disorder that will confound the SpO2 (peripheral capillary oxygen saturation) metric
. Any patient who is receiving anticoagulants in excess of a daily aspirin, patients with an International Normalized Ratio or INR \>1
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Mean Time to Place the Double-lumen Endobronchial Tube
Timeframe: during laryngoscope placement, up to 120 seconds